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Still life (oil on canvas)
492455 Still life (oil on canvas) by Roestraten, Pieter Gerritsz. van (c.1630-1700); 63.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: with silver ginger jar and silver gilt hardstone cup); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23012914
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Detailed Dish Fame Gilt Hardstone Intricate Laurel Ledge Memento Mori Objets De Vertu Opulent Recorder Riches Silver Skull Stringed Instrument Vanitas Violin Wind Instrument Ginger Jar Mortality
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This still life painting by Pieter Gerritsz. van Roestraten, titled "Still Life (oil on canvas)", is a true masterpiece that encapsulates the opulence and symbolism of the Dutch Golden Age. The print showcases intricate details of this 17th-century artwork, measuring 63.5x75 cm and held in a private collection. In this composition, van Roestraten skillfully combines various objects to create a rich narrative. A silver ginger jar and an ornate silver gilt hardstone cup take center stage, exuding wealth and luxury. Adjacent to them lies a beautifully crafted stringed instrument, symbolizing fame and artistic pursuits. However, amidst these symbols of riches and success, there are subtle reminders of mortality scattered throughout the scene. A skull rests upon an exquisite dish while a recorder leans against it – both memento mori elements representing death's inevitability. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable as he captures every texture and reflection with precision. From the delicate brushstrokes depicting the violin strings to the shimmering gilt accents on the cup, each element adds depth to this meticulously arranged tableau. "Still Life (oil on canvas)" invites viewers into a world where material possessions coexist with contemplations of life's transience. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of abundance, we must acknowledge our own mortality – an enduring theme within vanitas paintings from this era. Photo credit: eChristies Images; Courtesy Bridgeman Images
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