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Description: | Pairs or clusters of peaches are a central focus of many of Jan (Joannes) Fyt's still-lives. However, unlike in this work, he commonly included hares and game birds in his fruit compositions. Fyt was apprenticed in Antwerp in 1621-2 to Hans van den Berch and probably also worked under Frans Snyders. In 1629-30 he became a master in the Antwerp Guild of St Luke, and continued to work for Snyders until 1631. His output is large: 287 still-lifes are known, 166 of which are signed. A large number of these are hunting still-lifes. In addition, there are flower-pieces and numerous scenes with live animals, such as hunts, animal fables and scenes from the poultry yard. His compositions become increasingly daring but always retain 'a balanced asymmetry. The structure of the composition is frequently established by a hierarchy of differently accentuated sections, conveying the feeling of a view that is either in or out of focus.' | Subjects: | still life (fruit) | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Fyt, Jan (Flemish painter, 1611-1661) Æ Attributed to | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8871... | Go to resource |
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