Still Life with Small Game, Basket of Fruit, Goldfinches and a Squirrel 1594 - 1657

"Still Life with Small Game, Basket of Fruit, Goldfinches and a Squirrel" is an anonymous work from the 17th century now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The composition is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing a lavish spread of dead game, fruit, and a squirrel perched on a basket overflowing with grapes. The inclusion of a delicate porcelain dish with fruit in the foreground suggests a celebration of abundance and the finer things in life. This genre of still life painting was highly popular in the Netherlands, reflecting the country's economic prosperity and cultural values.