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Dead game, monkey and fruit in front of a landscape, 1709. Creator: Jan Weenix
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Dead game, monkey and fruit in front of a landscape, 1709. Creator: Jan Weenix
Dead game, monkey and fruit in front of a landscape, 1709
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Canvas Material Dead Dead Animal Duck Ducks Game Grape Grapes Hanging Hare Italianate Jan Weenix Jan Weenix The Younger Mammal Monkey Monkies Oil Paint Paint Plinth Primate Waterfowl Weenix Jan Weenix Jan The Younger Paris Museums Petit Palais
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Dead Game: A Striking Still Life by Jan Weenix, 1709 This 18th-century oil painting by Jan Weenix, titled 'Dead Game: Monkey and Fruit in Front of a Landscape,' showcases an intriguing juxtaposition of life and death. The Dutch artist masterfully depicts a hare and a monkey, both dead, with an array of ripe fruits and grapes hanging from a tree in the background. The idyllic Italianate landscape serves as a poignant backdrop to the scene, highlighting the transience of life. Jan Weenix, also known as Jan Weenix the Younger, was a prominent Dutch painter known for his still life and genre works. His oeuvre reflects the influence of the Low Countries' rich artistic heritage, as well as the French and Italian traditions that permeated the art world during the 18th century. The painting's rich colors and meticulous detailing evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, as the viewer contemplates the stillness of the dead game and the ephemeral beauty of the fruit. The monkey and hare, once vibrant and full of life, now serve as a reminder of the passage of time and the inevitability of death. This painting is a testament to Weenix's skillful handling of oil paint and his ability to imbue inanimate objects with a sense of life and emotion. It is a treasure in the vast collections of Parisian museums, specifically the Petit Palais, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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