Still Life
c. 1660 - 1690
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
3.9; 57; 52.5; 7.8
About this artwork
signatuur, met monogram, linksonder, op de tafelrand: ‘AVB f.’
Art Historical Context
Abraham van Beyeren’s *Still Life*, painted between 1660 and 1690, exemplifies the refined taste of the Dutch Golden Age. During this prosperous era, the Netherlands saw a flourishing market for paintings that celebrated material. Van Beyeren, in The Hague and later Amsterdam, specialized in such compositions, capturing the textures of everyday luxury with remarkable precision. Executed in oil on canvas, the modest dimensions invite close viewing, allowing the artist’s brushwork to reveal the subtle play of light on reflective surfaces. The signature “AVB f.” visible on the table edge confirm...