Artwork
Still life with snipe, goldfinch and stone fowl
Still life with snipe, goldfinch and stone fowl is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem van Aelst. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the Bode Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still life with snipe, goldfinch and stone fowl is a 1653 painting by Willem van Aelst, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for still-life works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three dead birds—a snipe, goldfinch, and stone fowl—arranged on a table against a dark background, creating a sense of suspended movement.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's skill in rendering detailed, realistic representations of natural subjects, using a range of colors to capture the texture and appearance of the birds' feathers.
History & Provenance
Created in 1653, the painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
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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.
