Stilleven 1913

"Stilleven" (Still Life), a 1913 etching by Dutch artist Lodewijk Schelfhout (1881-1943), is a powerful and evocative work. The composition features a vase of flowers in the center, surrounded by a table set with a glass, a bottle, and other objects. The use of dark, bold lines and stark contrasts creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The subject matter is typical of a still life, but the composition is unique and the dark tones give the work a somber and almost brooding quality. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.