1628
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
h 70.5cm × w 80.5cm
Collection
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Materials
panel; oil paint (paint)
Object Type
painting
Subject Matter
'Vanitas' still life; 'Spinario', child pulling a thorn out of its foot; piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture; studio requisites ~ painter; palette; lute, and special forms of lute, e.g.: theorbo; violin, fiddle
Acquisition Method
purchase
Acquired
1958
Collection Type
paintings
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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