Who painted Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur?

Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur was painted by Peter Jacob Horemans in 1770.

Where can I see Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur?

Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur?

Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur

Peter Jacob Horemans , 1770

Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Peter Jacob Horemans. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1770, *Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur* is an oil painting by the Flemish artist Peter Jacob Horemans. Executed within the Rococo period, the work combines a modest interior scene with the conventions of still‑life painting. It is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich and exemplifies Horemans’ ability to blend portraiture and genre elements for elite patrons.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a young woman seated at a low table in a dimly lit room. She holds a teacup, dressed in a blue bodice with a white collar and a yellow skirt, while a pitcher, a cup, and a folded cloth rest on the table. The subdued setting and the solitary figure suggest a quiet, domestic moment, inviting contemplation of everyday ritual.

Technique & Style

Horemans employs a pronounced chiaroscuro, illuminating the woman’s face and the objects on the table against a largely shadowed background. The contrast of light and dark enhances the tactile qualities of the fabrics and metalware, while the soft, pastel palette aligns with the delicate aesthetic typical of Rococo interiors.

History & Provenance

Trained in Antwerp, Horemans later served as a court painter in various German courts, where he produced genre scenes, portraits, and still lifes for aristocratic clients. *Stillleben mit weiblicher Figur* entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings in the 19th century, where it has remained on public display.

Context

During the mid‑18th century, Flemish artists like Horemans were sought after by German nobility for their refined handling of light and detail. This painting reflects the cross‑cultural exchange of artistic ideas within the Rococo movement, merging Flemish technical rigor with the decorative sensibilities favored by his patrons.

Artist & collection

Artist

Peter Jacob Horemans

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.