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Still Life with a Dead Jay (oil on canvas)
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Still Life with a Dead Jay (oil on canvas)
1217482 Still Life with a Dead Jay (oil on canvas) by Aelst, Willem van (1626-83) (style of); 43x37 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: The birds plumage is not painted as smoothly as one might expect in a work by van Aelst and the composition lacks his habitual elegance. It has been attributed to one of his followers, several of whom were capable of imitating his art closely. Isaac Derues (1647-1690) has been suggested as a possible candidate.); eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22536116
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This print captures a mesmerizing still life titled "Still Life with a Dead Jay" by the renowned Dutch artist Willem van Aelst. Painted in oil on canvas, this artwork measures 43x37 cm and is housed in the prestigious Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, UK. The focal point of this composition is a deceased jay, its feathers delicately portrayed but lacking the smoothness typically associated with van Aelst's work. The overall elegance that characterizes his style seems to be absent here, leading experts to attribute this piece to one of his talented followers. Among them, Isaac Derues (1647-1690) has been suggested as a possible candidate due to his ability to closely imitate van Aelst's artistry. The image showcases not only the beauty of nature but also hints at the fragility and transience of life itself. The hanging bird serves as a poignant reminder of death's presence amidst our existence. This still life invites viewers to contemplate themes such as mortality and game-playing within Western art tradition. Bridgeman Images presents this remarkable print from their Fine Art Finder collection, allowing admirers of Western art and enthusiasts alike to appreciate the skillful brushwork and thought-provoking symbolism captured within this masterpiece.
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