Artwork
Dead Game
Dead Game is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Fyt. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
Dead Game is a 1640 oil painting by Jan Fyt, a Flemish Baroque artist known for his still lifes and animal depictions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life of dead animals, including a rabbit and birds, alongside everyday objects like a hat, fruit basket, and empty birdcage, arranged on a tablecloth.
Technique & Style
Fyt's attention to texture is evident in the rendering of feathers, fur, and fabrics, creating a highly realistic effect. The use of chiaroscuro, with a dark background, makes the objects stand out sharply.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection and exemplifies the Flemish Baroque style, characterized by refined hunting scenes and lush compositions.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Fijt, Jan Fijt or Johannes Fijt (or Fyt) (19 August 1609 – 11 September 1661) was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman and etcher.
