Artwork
Still life with game and hunting gear
Still life with game and hunting gear is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem van Aelst. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Game and Hunting Gear is a 17th-century painting by Dutch artist Willem van Aelst, held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring dead birds, a rifle, and a hat, symbolizing the spoils of a hunt. The composition showcases a selection of objects carefully arranged to create a visually appealing scene.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, giving the depicted objects a sense of volume and texture. Thick paint application adds to the tactile quality of the feathers and metal surfaces.
History & Provenance
Created in 1660, the painting is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age still-life tradition, to which van Aelst was a significant contributor.
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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.
