Pieter Claesz

art by Pieter Claesz

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1597 - 1660
Dutch

-Still Life, Baroque
-Pieter Claesz was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his mastery in still life painting. He was one of the pioneers of the "ontbijt" or breakfast still life genre, which typically depicted tables laden with food, drink, and tableware. Claesz's paintings are characterized by their meticulous attention to detail, use of light and shadow to create depth, and exquisite rendering of textures. He often incorporated symbolic elements into his compositions, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of transience and the passage of time. Claesz's works are celebrated for their realism and technical skill, contributing significantly to the development of still life painting during the Dutch Golden Age.
-Painting