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Breakfast
Breakfast is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Karel Slabbaert. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
Breakfast is a 17th-century oil painting by Karel Slabbaert, a Dutch artist active in Middelburg. Created around 1650, it is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber domestic scene: a woman in a red robe sits at a table with two children, surrounded by everyday objects like bread and a jug. The scene is characteristic of the genre paintings common during the Dutch Golden Age.
Technique & Style
Slabbaert's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the central figures. The strong contrast between light and shadow adds to the overall mood of the scene, showcasing the artist's skillful handling of light and shadow.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Rijksmuseum collection. Slabbaert's work was influenced by his familiarity with Rembrandt's studio and his involvement in the Middelburg painters' guild.
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Artist
Karel Slabbaert (1618 – 1654 in Zierikzee; † before November 6, 1654, in Leiden) was a Dutch painter and draftsman.
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