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Magnificent Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus and glass cup and fruit bowl, 1678
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Magnificent Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus and glass cup and fruit bowl, 1678
3087209 Magnificent Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus and glass cup and fruit bowl, 1678 (oil on canvas) by Kalf, Willem (1619-93); 68x56 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Magnificent (or Pronk ) Still Life vanitas with luxury objects (the Holbein bowl was owned by Henry VIII) symbolising the transience and emptiness of wealth, possessions and earthly pleasures.
); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 18258123
© Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark / Bridgeman Images
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This still life painting, titled "Magnificent Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus and glass cup and fruit bowl" by Willem Kalf, is a visual feast for the senses. Created in 1678 using oil on canvas, this masterpiece measures 68x56 cm and can be found at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. The composition of this artwork showcases an array of luxurious objects that symbolize the transient nature and emptiness of wealth, possessions, and earthly pleasures. The inclusion of the Holbein bowl owned by Henry VIII adds historical significance to the piece. Each element within the painting has been carefully selected to convey a deeper allegorical meaning. From exquisite crystal glasses to luscious fruits displayed in a porcelain fruit bowl, every detail exudes opulence. The artist's skillful use of light highlights these objects against a backdrop featuring a rug adorned with intricate patterns. The presence of a nautilus shell further emphasizes themes of mortality and fleeting time. As you gaze upon this splendid Dutch Golden Age still life painting, take note of its symbolic richness. It serves as both a memento mori - reminding us of our own mortality - and as an allegory urging us not to place too much importance on material possessions alone. Image credit: www. bridgemanimages. com
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