Still Life 1625 - 1630

Georg Flegel's "Still Life" (1625-1630) is a quintessential example of 17th-century Dutch still life painting. The work features a meticulously rendered arrangement of objects, including a ceramic jug, a glass of wine, a lemon, a plate of olives and a roasted bird, a loaf of bread, and walnuts. The artist's attention to detail and the realistic depiction of the objects create a sense of immediacy and bring the viewer into the world of the still life. The inclusion of a small bird perched on the bread adds a touch of whimsy to the composition, hinting at the fleeting nature of life. This still life, now located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to Flegel's mastery of the genre.