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Still Life
Still Life is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Pieter Boel. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Still Life is an oil painting by Pieter Boel, created around 1650. It is a still life scene held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dead rabbit suspended from a branch, surrounded by other dead animals and objects, including a bird and fruit, set against a dark, moody background with visible leaves and branches.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its detailed and realistic rendering, capturing textures and colors with precision, such as the individual hairs on the rabbit's fur and the reflection of light on the fruit.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Boel or Peeter Boel was a Flemish painter, printmaker and tapestry designer.
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