Who painted Grosses Küchenstück?

Grosses Küchenstück was painted by Samuel Hoffmann in 1630.

Where can I see Grosses Küchenstück?

Grosses Küchenstück is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is Grosses Küchenstück?

Grosses Küchenstück is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Grosses Küchenstück

Samuel Hoffmann , 1630

Grosses Küchenstück is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Samuel Hoffmann. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Samuel Hoffmann’s oil painting, titled *Grosses Küchenstück*, dates from 1630 and is part of the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. The work presents a domestic still‑life arrangement, centered on a table laden with assorted provisions. Its composition, muted earth tones, and careful handling of light place it within the early‑Baroque tradition of Northern European genre painting.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas portrays a modest kitchen tableau: fish, cuts of meat, and an assortment of vegetables are stacked and scattered across a wooden surface. The juxtaposition of raw and prepared foods hints at themes of abundance, daily sustenance, and the transitory nature of material goods, inviting contemplation of everyday life in the 17th‑century household.

Technique & Style

Hoffmann employs a restrained palette of browns, ochres, and subdued greens, allowing subtle tonal variations to model form. Light falls across the objects, generating chiaroscuro effects that accentuate texture—glossy fish scales, the roughness of meat, and the crispness of vegetable skins. The layered placement creates depth, while delicate brushwork renders the tactile qualities of each item.

History & Provenance

Created in 1630, the painting entered the Kunsthaus Zürich’s holdings through acquisition in the early 20th century, though earlier ownership records remain sparse. Its survival in a public institution ensures continued scholarly access, offering insight into Hoffmann’s oeuvre and the broader context of still‑life production during the period.