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Vanitas stilleven met de Doornuittrekker
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Vanitas Still Life with the Spinario

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

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