Still Life with Dead Game, Fruits, and Vegetables in a Market

Frans Snyders

Created:
Movement:
1614
Baroque
key Notes:
Abundance and Baroque realism.
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Dimensions:
212 × 308 cm (83 1/2 × 121 1/4 in.); Framed: 251.5 × 348 × 10.2 cm (99 × 137 × 4 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Still Life with Dead Game, Fruits, and Vegetables in a Market

Artist: Frans Snyders

Year: 1614

Medium: Oil on canvas

Artistic and Historical Impact

Frans Snyders' "Still Life with Dead Game, Fruits, and Vegetables in a Market" exemplifies the opulent and detailed still life compositions characteristic of the Flemish Baroque period. The painting showcases Snyders' mastery in rendering textures and surfaces, capturing the lush abundance of market produce and game with remarkable realism. This work reflects the prosperity and wealth of 17th-century Flanders, where such displays of abundance were both a celebration of nature's bounty and a symbol of economic success.

Biographical Context

Frans Snyders (1579–1657) was a prominent Flemish painter known for his specialization in still life and animal subjects. He was a contemporary and collaborator of Peter Paul Rubens, contributing to the vibrant artistic scene in Antwerp. Snyders' works are noted for their dynamic compositions and meticulous attention to detail, which influenced the development of still life painting in Northern Europe.

Description of the work:

Still Life with Dead Game, Fruits, and Vegetables in a Market

Created in 1614 by Frans Snyders, "Still Life with Dead Game, Fruits, and Vegetables in a Market" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Baroque style through its dynamic composition and rich detail. The artwork depicts an abundant array of market goods, showcasing Snyders' mastery in rendering textures and his focus on the theme of abundance and prosperity.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Still Life with Dead Game, Fruits, and Vegetables in a Market