Artwork
Still Life with Fruit, Lobster and Silver Vessels
Still Life with Fruit, Lobster and Silver Vessels is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem van Aelst. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Fruit, Lobster and Silver Vessels is a 17th-century oil painting that showcases a sumptuous arrangement of food, drink, and decorative objects on a table.
Subject & Meaning
The still life features a red-clothed table laden with fruit, a lobster, and silver vessels, accompanied by a dog and a parrot, which add a touch of vitality to the scene.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by its intricate textures and reflective surfaces, achieved through the artist's skilled use of color and light, creating a sense of depth and warmth.
History & Provenance
Created around 1663 by Willem van Aelst, a Dutch painter known for his still-life works, the painting is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Willem van Aelst (16 May 1627 – buried 22 May 1683) was a Dutch Golden Age artist who specialized in still-life painting with flowers or game.
