Who painted Glasses, Smoking Implements, and Cards?

Glasses, Smoking Implements, and Cards was painted by Jan Jansz van de Velde in 1653.

Where can I see Glasses, Smoking Implements, and Cards?

Glasses, Smoking Implements, and Cards is held by Ashmolean Museum.

What movement is Glasses, Smoking Implements, and Cards?

Glasses, Smoking Implements, and Cards is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Glasses, Smoking Implements, and Cards

Jan Jansz van de Velde , 1653

Glasses, Smoking Implements, and Cards is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Jansz van de Velde. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

Glasses, Smoking Implements, and Cards is an oil still life painted by Jan Jansz van de Velde in 1653. It is now held at the Ashmolean Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a simple arrangement of objects on a dark table, including glasses containing liquids, a clay pipe, nuts, coins, and folded papers. The objects are rendered with attention to their textures and the effects of light upon them.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and volume in the composition. The careful rendering of light and shadow gives the objects a three-dimensional appearance.