Still Life with Oysters
Artist
Jacob Fopsen van Es
(about 1596-1666)
Datec. 1635-1640
MediumOil on wood panel
Dimensions21 1/4 x 29 in. (54 x 73.7 cm)
FRAMED (Confirmed-HT): 27 1/8 × 35 1/8 × 2 1/8 in. (68.9 × 89.2 × 5.4 cm)
FRAMED (Confirmed-HT): 27 1/8 × 35 1/8 × 2 1/8 in. (68.9 × 89.2 × 5.4 cm)
ClassificationPaintings
Credit LineMuseum purchase, 1952
Object numberSN661
A popular genre in all the Netherlands, still lifes ranged from simple images of a few objects in modest settings to elaborate presentations of all manner of fine and luscious goods. This panel is typical of the spare still lifes of Van Es. The individual objects have little overlap or visual relationship, imparting a sense of isolation that combined with the overall darkness of the scene, lends a somber air to the painting. At the same time, each element is painted with great attention and sensitivity within a composition that, though stark, is balanced and thoughtful.
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