Artwork

Chained Flask, Brown Teapot and Globe

Chained Flask, Brown Teapot and Globe, by Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten, oil, 1696
Chained Flask, Brown Teapot and Globe, by Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten, oil, 1696

Chained Flask, Brown Teapot and Globe is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Chained Flask, Brown Teapot and Globe is a still life painting created by Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten in 1696, using oil paint on an unspecified surface. The work is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a chained flask, brown teapot, globe, tulip, and letter, set against a dark background. The objects' arrangement creates a sense of depth and texture, with the chained flask conveying weight and importance.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro and arrangement of objects creates a sense of depth and texture. The contrast between light and dark areas highlights the objects' forms and surfaces.

History & Provenance

Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten, born in 1630, was a Dutch painter active in Haarlem and later London, where he received patronage from elite circles. The painting is a product of the Dutch Golden Age.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten

Artist

Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten

Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten or Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraeten (21 April 1630 – 10 July 1700) was a Dutch painter of still lifes, in particular floral and vanitas still lifes.