Artwork
Still Life
Still Life is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Jansz den Uyl. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Still Life is a 17th-century oil painting attributed to Jan Jansz den Uyl, a Dutch artist known for his still lifes. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a table with a white cloth, bearing various objects including a black jug, metal helmet, globe, and scattered food. The arrangement suggests a sense of instability, with objects leaning or spilling.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, creates a dramatic effect. Light from the left casts shadows across the table, while a dark background accentuates the objects.
History & Provenance
Although dated 1661, the painting was created after Den Uyl's death in 1639. It reflects his influence on the Dutch Golden Age still life genre, with collectors like Peter Paul Rubens owning his works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Jansz. den Uyl (Utrecht (?), 1595/96 – 24 November 1639) was a painter of the Dutch Golden Age. He very much specialized in the form of still life known as the breakfast piece, or, in the elaborate style of painters…
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På et køkkenbord ses to stykker laks, en plukket and, en skål og flere ting
På et køkkenbord ses to stykker laks, en plukket and, en skål og flere ting
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