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Still Life with Two Children Feeding Goats
Still Life with Two Children Feeding Goats is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jan Fyt. It dates from 1636 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:later hand upper left verso in graphite: FYT; upper right verso in graphite: Laes rose et Bleu; center verso in graphite: NGA / L395;lower center verso in graphite: DTIKAIKHOX
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Two Children Feeding Goats is a drawing created by Jan Fyt in 1636 using black and white chalk on faded blue paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts children interacting with goats, exemplifying Fyt's tendency to merge still life and figure subjects, and highlighting his interest in capturing the relationship between humans and animals.
Technique & Style
Fyt's use of black and white chalk on faded blue paper showcases his skill as a draughtsman, characteristic of his refined still lifes and animal depictions.
Legacy
Fyt's work had a lasting impact on other artists, including Pieter Boel, who was influenced by his style.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Fijt, Jan Fijt or Johannes Fijt (or Fyt) (19 August 1609 – 11 September 1661) was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman and etcher.
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