The Story
Vanitas Still Life by Jacques de Gheyn II.
Charles B.
Curtis, Marquand, Victor Wilbour Memorial, and The Alfred N.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Vanitas Still Life
Jacques de Gheyn II
Vanitas Still Life
Jacques de Gheyn II32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Oil on wood
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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