Still Life with Silver and Gold Plate, Shells, and a Sword
The Met
Artist: Meiffren Conte(French, Marseilles ca. 1630–1705 Marseilles)
Date: fourth quarter 17th century
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 40 × 50 3/4 in. (101.6 × 128.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Russell B. Aitken, 2012
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A still life with ornate silver, gold, and ceramic vessels, shells, and a red velvet cloth
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a collection of various objects arranged on a stone ledge. To the left, the background shows a dark green landscape with trees under a blue sky, while the right side features a dark brown wall. In the center, a large, oval silver platter with embossed decorative patterns leans against a dark red velvet cloth. The platter is angled, with its top edge pointing towards the upper right. The velvet cloth is draped over the ledge, extending downwards, and has gold fringe along its edges. To the left of the platter, a tall, ornate pinkish-brown ceramic urn with a lid stands. It has a fluted body, decorative handles, and small figures on its lid. Further left, a wooden chest with a dark cluster of grapes and a small white shell is partially visible. Below the urn, a large, light brown conch shell with a patterned surface rests on the ledge, alongside a smaller, spiraled shell and a dark leather strap with a gold buckle. Behind the pinkish-brown urn, a tall, golden amphora with two handles and a small figure on its lid is visible. To the right of the silver platter, another golden ewer with an ornate handle and textured surface is partially obscured by the velvet cloth. The objects are arranged closely. The lighting highlights the metallic sheen of the silver and gold, and the smooth surfaces of the shells.
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