Artwork
Still Life
Still Life is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Fyt. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Still Life is a 17th-century oil painting by Jan Fyt, a Flemish Baroque artist known for his detailed depictions of animals and still lifes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a lush arrangement of objects, including flowers, fruits, and a rooster, set against a dark background that accentuates their textures and colors, conveying a sense of abundance.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases Fyt's skillful use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits contrasts between light and dark to create depth and dimensionality.
History & Provenance
Created around 1646, Still Life is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age tradition and reflects Fyt's influence on later artists, such as Pieter Boel, who adopted similar compositional approaches.
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.
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