Artwork
Still life of dead game
Still life of dead game is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peeter van den Bemden. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still life of dead game is a painting created by Flemish artist Peeter van den Bemden around 1650. It is a representative work of the Flemish Baroque style and is currently held in the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement of hunted animals, including birds, a rabbit, and fish, on a cluttered table. A landscape visible in the background adds depth to the scene, creating an atmosphere of quiet contemplation that invites reflection on the natural world.
Technique & Style
Van den Bemden's work is characterized by detailed renderings of dead game and other subjects, often in kitchen scenes, and shows stylistic ties to his contemporaries, such as Peter van Boucle. The use of chiaroscuro contributes to the overall effect of the painting.
History & Provenance
Peeter van den Bemden was active in Antwerp from 1641 to 1654. His still lifes, including Still life of dead game, are recognized for their detail and style, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peeter van den Bemden, known also as Pieter van den Bemden and Peeter van den Bemde (fl.
