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Large Still-life with Dog and Cat, by Adriaen van Utrecht, oil, 1647

Large Still-life with Dog and Cat

Adriaen van Utrecht

1647

oil

canvas

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dominant colour

Overview

Large Still-life with Dog and Cat is a 1647 oil by Adriaen van Utrecht, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Food, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Adriaen van Utrecht
When & what style?
1647 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

In this painting, a table is laden with an assortment of food, including fruit, bread, and meat. A dog and a cat are positioned on the floor, adding a sense of life to the scene. The arrangement of the food and the presence of the animals create a sense of abundance and vitality. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's eye to the central arrangement of food, emphasizing the abundance and variety of the spread. The inclusion of the dog and cat adds a touch of warmth and personality to the scene. To learn more about the artist who created this still life, look up Adriaen van Utrecht.

About the artist

Portrait of Adriaen van Utrecht
Artist

Adriaen van Utrecht

Adriaen van Utrecht (Antwerp, 12 January 1599 – 1652) was a Flemish painter known mainly for his sumptuous banquet still lifes, game and fruit still lifes, fruit garlands, market and kitchen scenes and depictions of live poultry in farmyards.

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