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Still Life with Musical Instruments, by Bartolomeo Bettera, oil, 1629

Still Life with Musical Instruments

Bartolomeo Bettera

1629

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Dominant colour

Overview

Still Life with Musical Instruments is a 1629 oil by Bartolomeo Bettera, a Barbizon school work, depicting Musical Instrument, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
Bartolomeo Bettera
When & what style?
1629 · Barbizon school
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting shows a collection of musical instruments and objects on a table. There's a lute, a violin, and a sheet of music. The objects are arranged in a way that creates a sense of depth and texture. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, vibrant look. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and tans, which helps to create a cozy atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of Bartolomeo Bettera.

About the artist

Artist

Bartolomeo Bettera

Bartolomeo Bettera (Bergamo, 1639 - Milan, after 1688) was an Italian painter, mainly depicting still lifes with musical instruments.

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