Artwork
Still life

Still life is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Elisabeth Iosetta Hoopstad. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the collection Adriaan van der Hoop.
About this work
Technique & Style
Created in 1842, this still life is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. The work measures 72 cm in height and 91.5 cm in width. As a painting within the still life genre, the piece is classified as an oil painting by Elisabeth Iosetta Burgklij Glimmer-Hoopstad.
History & Provenance
It was originally owned by Adriaan van der Hoop, whose collection later formed a significant part of the holdings at the Amsterdam Museum.
The painting was created in 1842 by Elisabeth Iosetta Burgklij Glimmer-Hoopstad. Executed in oil on canvas, the work measures 72 cm in height and 91.5 cm in width. It was originally owned by Adriaan van der Hoop, whose collection later formed a significant part of the holdings at the Amsterdam Museum. The work is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
The painting is held in a shared collection between the Rijksmuseum and the Amsterdam Museum in Amsterdam. It forms part of the collection Adriaan van der Hoop, which was owned by Adriaan van der Hoop prior to its institutional acquisition. The work is cataloged within the holdings of both institutions, reflecting its provenance from the van der Hoop bequest. No specific exhibition history or individual accession numbers are provided in the available records.
Overview
Still life is an oil painting created by Elisabeth Iosetta Burgklij Glimmer-Hoopstad in 1842. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring dead birds and a basket of fruit, set against a dimly lit outdoor background. The scene includes pigeons, a pheasant, grapes, plums, apples, and a sliced pomegranate, with scattered feathers on the table.
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Artist & collection
Artist
From Flanders in the early 1800s comes Elisabeth Iosetta Hoopstad’s quiet corner of still life.










