Artwork
Still Life with a Lobster
Still Life with a Lobster is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Gallis. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with a Lobster is an oil painting created by Pieter Gallis in 1665. It is a still life composition held at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a selection of objects on a dark table, including a large plate with a lobster and shellfish, accompanied by a smaller plate with a lemon, fish, and nuts. The arrangement also features ornate metal cups and a glass goblet on a cloth.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of a dark background accentuates the colors of the objects, particularly the vibrant red of the lobster. The blue-and-white pattern on the plate adds to the visual contrast, highlighting the freshness of the seafood.
Artist & collection
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