Who painted Still Life with Books and Musical Instruments?

Still Life with Books and Musical Instruments was painted by Jan Vermeulen in 1656.

Where can I see Still Life with Books and Musical Instruments?

Still Life with Books and Musical Instruments is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Still Life with Books and Musical Instruments?

Still Life with Books and Musical Instruments is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Still Life with Books and Musical Instruments

Jan Vermeulen , 1656

Still Life with Books and Musical Instruments is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Vermeulen. It dates from 1656 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Still Life with Books and Musical Instruments is a 1656 painting by Jan Vermeulen, a Haarlem-based still-life artist active during the Dutch Golden Age.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a still life of objects including books, musical instruments, a quill pen, and a globe, symbolizing the transience of human knowledge and pursuits, characteristic of Vanitas works.

Technique & Style

Vermeulen employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and emphasize the objects on a cluttered table against a dim background.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection.