Who painted Still life with hunting implements?

Still life with hunting implements was painted by Johannes Leemans.

Where can I see Still life with hunting implements?

Still life with hunting implements is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Still life with hunting implements?

Still life with hunting implements is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Still life with hunting implements?

Museum-quality prints of Still life with hunting implements are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Still life with hunting implements

Johannes Leemans

Still life with hunting implements is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Johannes Leemans. It is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

The painting is executed in oil on canvas, with the support measuring 73.

The painting is executed in oil on canvas, with the support measuring 73.5 cm in height and 59 cm in width. The handling is consistent with mid-to-late 17th-century Dutch still-life practice, featuring smooth, blended passages in the metallic and fabric elements alongside more textured brushwork in the foliage and feathered surfaces. Compositionally, the arrangement balances dense clusters of hunting gear, rifles, pouches, game birds, against a neutral backdrop, emphasizing materiality and spatial recession through subtle shifts in tone rather than pronounced chiaroscuro.

The palette relies on earthy browns, muted greens, and silvery metallic highlights, typical of the pronkstillevariant adapted to Dutch hunting still lifes of the period.

History & Provenance

The painting Still life with hunting implements was created in 1678 by the Dutch artist Johannes Leemans. Executed in oil on canvas, the work measures 73.5 cm in height and 59 cm in width. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, specifically within the Lambert van Meerten Museum.

Overview

Still Life with Hunting Implements is a 1690 oil painting by Johannes Leemans, held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a collection of worn hunting tools against a dark background, including a wooden box with arrows, a bow, scissors, and a feathered hat, conveying a sense of age and use.