Artwork
Geflügelstück
Geflügelstück is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Fyt. It dates from 1636 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Geflügelstück is a 1636 oil painting by Jan Fyt, a Flemish Baroque artist known for detailed depictions of animals and hunting scenes.
Subject & Meaning
Contrary to its title, the painting depicts a dramatic scene with a half-naked figure on rocks, a sinking ship, and a ghostly shape above the water, rather than still life or animals.
Technique & Style
Fyt employed bold chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to highlight the figure amidst the turbulent background. Thick paint texture adds depth, particularly on the rocks and the figure's hair.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, exemplifying the Flemish Baroque style characteristic of Fyt's work.
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.
