Artwork
Still life with swan
Still life with swan is an oil painting by Peeter Gijsels. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
Still life with swan is a 1675 painting on copper by Peeter Gijsels, a Flemish artist active in Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The work is a still life, characterized by a deliberate arrangement of objects, though the specific items depicted are not detailed.
Technique & Style
Gijsels's style is reminiscent of Jan Brueghel the Elder, and his work was highly regarded during his time. The painting's medium is copper, a support used for some Dutch and Flemish paintings.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium collection, indicating its preservation and recognition as a significant work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peeter Gijsels or Pieter Gijsels (1621, Antwerp – 1690, Antwerp), was a Flemish Baroque painter.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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