Who painted Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer?

Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer was painted by Willem van Aelst in 1650.

Where can I see Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer?

Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer?

Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer?

Museum-quality prints of Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer

Willem van Aelst , 1650

Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem van Aelst. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer is a 17th-century still-life painting attributed to Willem van Aelst, a prominent Dutch Golden Age painter. Created circa 1650, the work features a composition of hunted birds.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a lifeless bird, identified as a partridge, duck, and goldfinch in the title, though visually resembling a pheasant, laid on a table with outstretched wings. The arrangement and realistic depiction may symbolize the transience of life, a common theme in Dutch still-life art.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the painting showcases meticulous attention to detail in capturing the textures of feathers and a draped blue cloth. A dark background, potentially employing chiaroscuro, focuses the viewer's attention on the central subject.

History & Provenance

Stilleben mit Rebhuhn, Ente und Goldammer is housed in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, part of its Dutch Golden Age collection. The exact provenance before its acquisition by the museum is not detailed here.