Still Life with Silver and Gold Plate, Shells, and a Sword

Meiffren Conte

Created:

Movement:

1699

Baroque

key Notes:

Opulent Composition, Baroque Elegance

Dimensions:

40 × 50 3/4 in. (101.6 × 128.9 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

"Still Life with Silver and Gold Plate, Shells, and a Sword" by Meiffren Conte, created in 1699, exemplifies the artist's mastery of still life composition, showcasing an arrangement of luxurious objects that reflect the opulence of the period. The painting is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and the interplay of light and texture, typical of the Baroque style prevalent in 17th-century France.

Description of the work:

"Still Life with Silver and Gold Plate, Shells, and a Sword" by Meiffren Conte, created in 1699, showcases a meticulously arranged composition that highlights the interplay of light and texture on various surfaces, including reflective metal and organic forms. The painting employs a rich color palette and detailed rendering to emphasize the luxuriousness of the objects, drawing attention to the contrasts between the polished plates, delicate shells, and the formidable sword.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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