Still Life
The Met
Artist: Georg Flegel(German, Olomouc (Olmütz) 1566–1638 Frankfurt)
Date: probably ca. 1625–30
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. (27 x 34 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. W. Bopp, 1921
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Still life with a ceramic pitcher, glass of liquid, bread, two birds, and a plate
Detailed Description
A collection of objects is arranged on a light-colored tablecloth against a dark background. On the far left, a reddish-brown ceramic pitcher with a silver hinged lid stands. The pitcher is adorned with intricate raised floral and foliate patterns. To its right, a sliced lemon half, with its cut side facing forward, rests on the tablecloth. In the center, a tall, clear glass with a textured, bubbled base holds a light amber liquid. Below the glass and lemon, a round, dark pewter plate contains a small, cooked bird, possibly a quail, with its legs pointing upwards, alongside two green olives. To the right of the glass, a large, irregularly shaped loaf of light brown bread rests. Perched on top of this bread is a small bird, likely a blue tit, identifiable by its blue cap, white cheeks, and yellow breast, which appears to be pecking at a small object on the bread. Further to the right and slightly below the bread, two walnuts are visible on the tablecloth: one whole and one cracked open, revealing its kernel. The background is a deep, dark brown, transitioning to a subtle dark green hue on the right side.
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