Artwork
Still Life with Lobster, Fruit, and Roses
Still Life with Lobster, Fruit, and Roses is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van den Hecke. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Lobster, Fruit, and Roses is a 17th-century oil painting by Jan van den Hecke, a Flemish artist known for his still lifes, landscapes, and battle scenes. Created in 1645, it is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lavish still life arrangement on a dark wooden table, featuring a red lobster, fruit, oysters, and a vase of pink roses. The composition conveys opulence and abundance, with a focus on texture and color variation.
Technique & Style
The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the lobster's texture and the subtle variations in the fruit's color and shape. The overall effect is one of sumptuousness, achieved through the use of rich colors and intricate patterns.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. Van den Hecke trained in Antwerp, worked in Rome, and later served patrons in Brussels and Antwerp, reflecting the artistic exchange and mobility of his time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan van den Hecke or Jan van den Hecke the Elder (1620–1684) was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman, printmaker and engraver, mainly known for his still lifes, landscapes and battle scenes.
