Artwork
Obst- und Gemüsestillleben
Obst- und Gemüsestillleben is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Maximilian Pfeiler. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Obst- und Gemüsestillleben is a still life painting created by Maximilian Pfeiler in 1701. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple arrangement of objects on a dark tabletop, including a plate with fruit and a small bird, bunches of grapes hanging from a vine, and a white cloth.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, with the grapes appearing to glow against the dark background. The objects are rendered in detail, with a focus on texture and volume.
Context
The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, is characteristic of a style popular during the Baroque period.
Artist & collection
