Artwork
Still Life with Fruit and Flowers
Still Life with Fruit and Flowers is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Snayers. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Fruit and Flowers is an oil painting created by Pieter Snyers around 1642. It is a representative work of the Flemish Baroque movement, showcasing the artist's skill in still life composition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a vibrant arrangement of fruits and flowers, including grapes and apples, surrounding a decorative vase. The detailed depiction of the subjects creates a sense of abundance and beauty, characteristic of Flemish still life.
Technique & Style
The work is notable for its detailed texture and shading, with individual elements such as grapes and flower petals rendered with precision. Snyers' use of oil paint allows for a rich and colorful representation of the still life.
History & Provenance
Pieter Snyers, active from 1592 to 1667, was a Flemish painter who worked in Antwerp and Brussels, collaborating with other artists and producing works for the court. Still Life with Fruit and Flowers is now part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Snayers or Pieter Snayers (1592–1667) was a Flemish painter known for his panoramic battle scenes, depictions of cavalry skirmishes, attacks on villages, coaches and convoys and hunting scenes.
