Who painted Seafood, Onion, and Glassware?

Seafood, Onion, and Glassware was painted by Willem van Aelst.

Where can I see Seafood, Onion, and Glassware?

Seafood, Onion, and Glassware is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Seafood, Onion, and Glassware?

Seafood, Onion, and Glassware is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Seafood, Onion, and Glassware

Willem van Aelst

Seafood, Onion, and Glassware is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem van Aelst. It is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Seafood, Onion, and Glassware is a still-life painting executed in oil paint by Willem van Aelst, a Dutch Golden Age artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a breakfast scene featuring a selection of seafood, including oysters and a fish, alongside an onion and various glassware arranged on a dark-clothed table against a dark background.

Technique & Style

The work showcases the artist's skill in rendering detailed, realistic representations of objects, utilizing chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume through strong contrasts between light and dark areas.

History & Provenance

Created in 1650 (not 1690, as the painter lived 1627-1683), the painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister's collection.