Artwork
Still Life with Glasses and a Silver Bowl
Still Life with Glasses and a Silver Bowl is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem Kalf. It dates from 1656 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Glasses and a Silver Bowl is a 1656 oil painting by Willem Kalf, a prominent figure in 17th-century Dutch still-life painting. Characteristic of his refined style, the work features meticulously detailed, opulent objects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting showcases a luxurious arrangement of Venetian glassware, a silver bowl, a knife, a lemon, and an orange, embodying the façon de Venise style. The composition highlights the beauty of everyday luxury items.
Technique & Style
Kalf's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The painting's realism and attention to detail are hallmark's of Kalf's pronkstilleven approach, emphasizing the reflective qualities of the silver bowl and glassware.
History & Provenance
Created in 1656, the painting is now part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Willem Kalf (1619 – 31 July 1693) was one of the most prominent Dutch still-life painters of the 17th century, the Dutch Golden Age.
