Artwork
Kleines Getier
Kleines Getier is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton. It dates from 1707 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Kleines Getier, painted in 1707 by Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton, is a Flemish Baroque still-life painting featuring small-scale subjects. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on a white cauliflower, flanked by a brown snail to the left and a green lizard to the right. These elements, set against a blurred, dark landscape background, exemplify Hamilton’s recurring theme of depicting small animals and everyday objects in still-life compositions.
Technique & Style
Hamilton employed a contrast of vivid, naturalistic colors for the subjects against a subdued, indistinct background, characteristic of Flemish Baroque still-life techniques. The focus on texture and the play of light on the cauliflower, snail, and lizard highlight his attention to detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1707, Kleines Getier is attributed to Hamilton’s period of activity in Austria, following his roots in the Southern Netherlands. The work is currently held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.
Context
This piece reflects the Flemish Baroque emphasis on detailed, realistic still-life painting, often incorporating elements of nature. Hamilton’s work in Austria contributed to the cross-regional exchange of artistic styles during this period.
Legacy
As part of the Alte Pinakothek’s collection, Kleines Getier contributes to the understanding and appreciation of 18th-century Flemish Baroque still-life painting, showcasing Hamilton’s contribution to the genre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton (c. 1664 – 1750), was an 18th-century painter from the Southern Netherlands active in Austria.
