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Still Life with Partridges
Still Life with Partridges is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem van Aelst. It dates from 1671 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.
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Overview
Still Life with Partridges is a 1671 oil painting by Willem van Aelst, a Dutch artist known for his still-life works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two dead birds, a partridge and a songbird, on a green cloth, surrounded by worn tools and accessories, including a rusty hammer, tarnished cup, and leather gloves with brass buckles.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between the colors of the birds and objects and the dark background, showcasing his skill with light and shadow and attention to detail, particularly in the partridge's feathers.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Mauritshuis collection and is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age movement.
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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.
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