Kitchen Scene 1620 - 1625

"Kitchen Scene" by Floris van Schooten, painted around 1620-1625, depicts a bustling kitchen scene. The artwork features a still life arrangement of fruit, a plucked goose, and three figures interacting with the bounty. Van Schooten, a Dutch Golden Age painter, was known for his skill in depicting realistic textures and vibrant colors. The painting, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, is a testament to the artist's mastery of still life and genre painting. The composition and subject matter reflect the prosperity of the Dutch Republic in the 17th century, highlighting the importance of abundance and domesticity.