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Dutch Golden Age Still Life Collection 92 Golden Masterpieces - The Artistic Legacy of 19 Master Painters This book is a collection of still life paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, a period in the 17th century when the Dutch Republic prospered in the fields of trade, science, art, and more. Still life paintings are paintings that depict objects such as food, flowers, animals, books, instruments, etc. They express the shape, color, light, shadow, texture, and material of the objects in detail, while also conveying hidden meanings or messages behind them. This book contains 92 works by 19 masters who painted still life paintings in the Dutch Golden Age. Enjoy their artistic legacy, and learn about the history and characteristics of still life paintings, as well as the symbolism and meaning embedded in the paintings. Experience the still life paintings of the Dutch Golden Age in one book. The artists you can meet in this book are as follows: Abraham Hendrickz. van Beyeren: A master of still life paintings of seafood, expressing the richness and luxury of the sea Clara Peeters: A female still life painter, famous for her works depicting flowers, fruits, food, etc. with precision Jan Davidsz. de Heem: A master of still life paintings, harmoniously arranging various subjects such as flowers, fruits, food, books, instruments, etc. Cornelis de Heem: A painter who drew splendid and delicate still life paintings, influenced by his father Jan Davidsz. de Heem's works Cornelis Kick: A famous still life painter who focused on flowers and fruits, leaving works with excellent color and composition Floris Gerritsz van Schooten: A famous still life painter who drew food on the table, realistically depicting the scenes of meals Floris van Dyck: A famous still life painter who drew fruits and food, showing rich and delicate touch Frans Snyders: A famous still life painter who drew animals, fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc., leaving works with vitality and movement Frans Ykens: A famous still life painter who drew flowers, fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc., leaving works with outstanding color and light effects Jan Brueghel The Elder: A famous still life painter who drew flowers, fruits, animals, landscapes, etc., painting them finely on small canvases Jan Brueghel II: A famous still life painter who drew flowers, fruits, animals, landscapes, etc., influenced by his father Jan Brueghel The Elder's works Jan Weenix: A famous still life painter who drew game, flowers, fruits, landscapes, etc., leaving realistic and splendid works Johannes Goedaert: A famous still life painter who drew insects, flowers, fruits, vegetables, etc., well expressing the ecology and characteristics of insects Maria Theresia van Thielen: A famous still life painter who drew flowers, fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc., regarded as the best female still life painter Maria van Oosterwijck: A famous still life painter who drew flowers, fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc., leaving works with excellent color and composition Nicolaes van Gelder: A famous still life painter who drew flowers, fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc., showing fine and elaborate touch Nicolas Gillis: A famous still life painter who drew flowers, fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc., leaving works with outstanding color and light effects Pieter Casteels III: A famous still life painter who drew flowers, fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc., leaving colorful and diverse works Willem Van Aelst: A famous still life painter who drew flowers, fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc., leaving elegant and refined works
ISBN 9791192552507
