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Still Life

Unknown

1667

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Baroque Dutch Golden Age Baroque Still Life

Dominant colour

Still Life is a 1667 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1667 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a pile of grapes, peaches, and plums spilling out of a dark, shallow box. The fruit looks almost real—some grapes are still green, others dark purple, and the peaches have a soft, fuzzy skin. A few leaves and a couple of dead butterflies lie scattered around, adding texture to the scene. The dark background makes the colors of the fruit pop, especially the reds and purples. The artist paid close attention to how light hits each piece, making them look juicy and fresh. If you like this kind of detail, look up chiaroscuro.