Artwork

Still-Life

Still-Life, by Georg Hainz, oil
Still-Life, by Georg Hainz, oil

Still-Life is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Georg Hainz. It is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Georg Hainz's 1683 still-life is executed in oil paint on canvas, measuring 113 by 94.5 cm. The work belongs to the still-life genre, a category in which Hainz specialized during the late 17th century. The painting's substantial dimensions and oil-on-canvas medium are consistent with the large-scale still-life traditions of Northern European Baroque painting.

History & Provenance

Its ownership history traces from Cornelis Hoogendijk to the Rijksmuseum, where it is presently held.

Georg Hainz painted Still-Life in 1683, executing the work in oil on canvas. The painting was subsequently held by Cornelis Hoogendijk, a documented owner. It is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is housed.

The work was created in 1683, as recorded in its inception date. Its ownership history traces from Cornelis Hoogendijk to the Rijksmuseum, where it is presently held.

Overview

Still-Life is a 1692 oil painting by Georg Hainz, currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. It features a tabletop arrangement of various objects.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life with a bowl, plate, glass, and other items on a colorful cloth-draped table, arranged to evoke depth and dimensionality.

Context

As a still life from 1692, it reflects the Dutch Golden Age's emphasis on everyday life and the development of chiaroscuro in European painting.

Legacy

While specific influence or notable exhibitions are not highlighted, the piece remains a characteristic example of 17th-century Dutch still-life painting within the Rijksmuseum's holdings.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Georg Hainz

Georg Hainz (1630–1688) was an artist, born in Altona.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Still-Life?

Still-Life was painted by Georg Hainz.

Where can I see Still-Life?

Still-Life is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Still-Life?

Still-Life is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Still-Life?

Museum-quality prints of Still-Life are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.