Artwork
Stillleben mit Krebsen
Stillleben mit Krebsen is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Peter Jacob Horemans. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Stillleben mit Krebsen is a 1766 painting by Peter Jacob Horemans, a Flemish artist associated with the Rococo movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement on a table, featuring a lobster on a plate, grapes, a flower in a pot, and draped fabric, set against a dark background.
Technique & Style
Horemans employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect, making the objects appear lifelike and textured.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek collection and was created for aristocratic patrons in Germany, where Horemans served as court painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Jacob Horemans or Peter Jakob Horemans (25 October 1700 – 3 August 1776) was a Flemish painter of genre scenes, portraits, conversation pieces, still lives and city views.
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Früchtestück
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