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Still Life with Smoking Paraphernalia
Still Life with Smoking Paraphernalia is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Jansz van de Velde. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
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Overview
Still Life with Smoking Paraphernalia is an oil painting created by Jan Jansz van de Velde around 1650. It is a still life that features everyday objects on a wooden table.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a selection of simple objects, including a ceramic pitcher, a metal bowl, a spoon, a long-stemmed pipe, and a playing card. The objects may allude to leisure or relaxation, while the pitcher's emblem potentially holds a hidden significance.
Technique & Style
The artist used a dark, plain background to emphasize the objects on the table, creating a sense of contrast that draws the viewer's attention to the still life arrangement.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Jansz van de Velde (1620–1662) was a Dutch artist, born in Haarlem.
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