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Still life. fishes, by Abraham van Beijeren, oil, 1650

Still life. fishes

Abraham van Beijeren

1650

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia

Dominant colour

Overview

Still life. fishes is a 1650 oil by Abraham van Beijeren, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Fish, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Abraham van Beijeren
When & what style?
1650 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting shows a still life of fish. The fish are arranged on a table, with some of them overlapping each other. The fish are depicted in various shades of brown and white, with some of them having a more vibrant color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the texture and color of the fish. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the fish. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting.

About the artist

Portrait of Abraham van Beijeren
Artist

Abraham van Beijeren

Abraham Hendriksz van Beijeren or Abraham van Beyeren (c. 1620, The Hague – March 1690, Overschie (Rotterdam)) was a Dutch Baroque painter of still lifes. Little recognized in his day and initially active as a marine…

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