Artwork
Stillleben mit Früchten und Silberschale
Stillleben mit Früchten und Silberschale is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Davidsz. de Heem. It dates from 1652 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Stillleben mit Früchten und Silberschale is a still-life painting created by Jan Davidsz. de Heem in 1652, a time when the Dutch Golden Age was flourishing.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a table laden with fruit, leaves, and a silver dish, arranged against a dark background that accentuates the colors and textures of the objects, symbolizing abundance.
Technique & Style
De Heem's work is characterized by richly detailed compositions that emphasize realism and opulence, achieved through the use of light and shadow to create depth and dimensionality.
Context
As a prominent still-life painter of the Dutch Golden Age, de Heem's work reflects the period's emphasis on detailed still-life works that highlighted texture and abundance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria van Oosterwijck (1630–1693), also spelled Oosterwyck, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, specialising in richly detailed flower paintings and other still lifes.
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