Artwork
Still life with boxes, glass and ceramic planter
Still life with boxes, glass and ceramic planter is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Josefa de Óbidos. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Still life with boxes, glass and ceramic planter is a 1660 painting by Josefa de Óbidos, a Spanish-born Portuguese Baroque artist. It belongs to the National Museum of Ancient Art in Portugal.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a meticulously arranged still life of everyday objects: stacked boxes (one open, containing a spoon), a glass on a metal plate, and a ceramic planter with blooming flowers and leaves. This domestic setup reflects the period's fascination with detailed, mundane subjects.
Technique & Style
The work features a dark background that accentuates the objects, with a predominantly muted color palette of browns and beiges. De Óbidos employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume through strategic light and shadow.
History & Provenance
Created during the Dutch Golden Age in 1660, the painting is characteristic of de Óbidos' prolific Baroque output, solidifying her status as a prominent Portuguese artist of her time.
Context
While created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting's style and subject matter align more closely with Portuguese Baroque tendencies of the era, given the artist's long-standing career in Portugal.
Legacy
As one of de Óbidos' notable works, it contributes to her recognition as one of Portugal's most significant Baroque artists, though specific legacy details of this piece are not highlighted in available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Josefa de Óbidos (Portuguese: ; c. 1630 – 22 July 1684) was a Spanish-born Portuguese painter. Her birth name was Josefa de Ayala Figueira, but she signed her work as "Josefa em Óbidos" or "Josefa de Ayalla". All of her…
