Artwork
Still Life circa 1640
Still Life circa 1640 is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Treck. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life, painted circa 1640 by Jan Treck, is an oil painting characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. It is part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement featuring a black jug, white bowl, wine glass, and salt cellar on a dark tablecloth. The limited number of objects creates a sense of restraint, emphasizing their individual forms.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, with light coming from the left, creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the textures and forms of the objects. The artist's handling of light and shadow adds to the overall realism of the composition.
History & Provenance
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and artistic growth in the Netherlands, Still Life is a representative work of Jan Treck, a painter known for his still-life compositions.
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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