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Suptuous Still Life., by Abraham van Beijeren, oil, 1655

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Overview

Suptuous Still Life. is a 1655 oil by Abraham van Beijeren, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Fruit, held at Mauritshuis.

Who painted this?
Abraham van Beijeren
When & what style?
1655 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Mauritshuis

About this work

This painting shows a still life of fruit and other objects on a table. The fruit includes grapes, peaches, and lemons. There are also some glasses, a bowl, and a flute on the table. The objects are arranged in a decorative way, with some of them overlapping each other. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of detail and texture. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and tans. The overall effect is one of abundance and luxury. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Abraham van Beijeren.

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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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