Still Life with Flowers and Snacks

Still Life with Flowers and Snacks was created by the German still-life painter Georg Flegel in 1630. The work is executed in oil paint on panel and depicts a vase with flowering plants alongside roast chicken, olives, radishes, and cabbage, consistent with Flegel's established practice of combining floral arrangements with foodstuffs in a single composition.

The painting is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum, where it remains located. No information regarding a specific commission, prior ownership, or chain of custody prior to its acquisition by the Hermitage is documented in the available sources.

The painting is held in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.

It is inventoried as Ж-576 in the Hermitage’s holdings.

The work appeared in the exhibition “Masterpieces of Western European Painting from the Hermitage” held at the Hermitage Rooms, Somerset House, London, in 2000–2001.

Georg Flegel's Still Life with Flowers and Snacks, painted in oil in 1630, exemplifies the detailed still-life tradition of the early 17th century. This German artist, a pioneer in the genre, meticulously arranged a variety of everyday items, including vibrant flowers and an assortment of foods, on a table. The painting is part of the collection at the State Hermitage Museum, showcasing Flegel's characteristic precision and focus on domestic scenes.

Active in Frankfurt during the early 17th century, Georg Flegel is recognized for his foundational role in German still-life painting. His work, including this piece, aligns with the broader artistic trends of the Dutch Golden Age, which saw a surge in the popularity of still-life as a genre. Flegel distinguished himself through his focus on common objects and foodstuffs, elevating the depiction of the everyday into a subject worthy of detailed artistic exploration.