Artwork
Stillleben mit Obst und toten Vögeln
Stillleben mit Obst und toten Vögeln is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Simon Pietersz Verelst. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Stillleben mit Obst und toten Vögeln is a still life painting created by Simon Pietersz Verelst in 1690. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection in Munich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two dead white birds with darker wing and tail feathers, hanging upside down alongside a bunch of grapes and an ornate container on a table. The arrangement invites quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Verelst's work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age still life tradition, characterized by naturalistic precision and vibrant coloration. A dark background accentuates the subjects, creating a sense of stillness.
History & Provenance
Simon Pietersz Verelst, an Anglo-Dutch painter, was active in the late 17th century and specialized in detailed still life paintings, often featuring flowers and fruit.
Artist & collection
Artist
Simon Pietersz Verelst (1644–c. 1710-1717) was an Anglo-Dutch painter. He is known for outstanding flower and fruit still life paintings.
