Artwork
Raucherstillleben mit Kugelbauchkrug
Raucherstillleben mit Kugelbauchkrug is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Treck. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Raucherstillleben mit Kugelbauchkrug is a still-life painting created by Jan Treck around 1650 using oil paint. It is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a table with a large, ornate jug, a small bowl, and a pipe, set against a warm, earthy background. The arrangement conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, with the jug's intricate design suggesting careful composition.
Technique & Style
Treck's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, characteristic of his economical and restrained style. The artist's application of this technique highlights the objects' forms and textures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Jansz. Treck (1606, Amsterdam, 25 September 1652 ) was a still-life painter during the Dutch Golden Age. Treck used economy in the number of his objects.
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