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Still Life with a Skull and a Writing Quill
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Still Life with a Skull and a Writing Quill

Dimensions

9 1/2 x 14 1/8 in. (24.1 x 35.9 cm)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1949

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Rights

Public Domain

About Pieter Claesz

1597–1661Southern NetherlandsDutch Republic

It was long believed that he was born in Germany, although archival evidence may suggest that he was probably born in Berchem, near Antwerp. In any case, he spent his entire career in Haarlem. He seems not to have used the surname "Berchem" that was adopted by his son, Nicolaes Berchem. He was an important exponent of the 'ontbijt' or breakfast piece. Known for his subdued, monochromatic palette and his subtle use of light and texture. His later work became more colorful and decorative. Comment on works: Still life; Fruit; Vanitas; Fish

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