Still Life of Fruit and Game
The Met
Artist: Pieter van Overschee(Flemish, active ca. 1645–61)
Date: 1645
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 32 7/8 x 46 3/4 in. (83.5 x 118.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Grace Wilkes, 1921
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Still life painting of fruit, game birds, and a hanging rabbit on a dark background
Detailed Description
A black and white still life painting presents a dense arrangement of fruit and game animals on a dark surface against a dark, indistinct background. On the left, several small, dead birds with visible feathers are grouped on a draped cloth. Adjacent to them, a patterned bowl overflows with numerous small, light-toned round fruits. Above this, a large pile of various fruits, including grapes, apples, and pears, rests within a woven basket or on a leafy branch. Additional leafy branches with small, dark fruits extend from behind and above the central fruit display. To the right of the fruit, a large, dead bird lies on its back with its wings partially spread. On the far right, a large rabbit hangs upside down by its hind legs, its head and front paws resting on the surface. The rabbit's fur appears light-toned and textured. The overall composition is tightly packed, with objects overlapping, and the lighting highlights the varied textures of the fur, feathers, and fruit.
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