Willem van Aelst Painting Reproductions 1 of 2

1627-c.1683

Dutch Baroque Painter

Willem van Aelst was a prominent still life painter of the Dutch Golden Age and is considered one of the greatest still life painters of his time. He was born in Delft in 1627 and died in Amsterdam in 1683. He worked primarily in the Baroque style, known for its ornate, elaborate compositions. Van Aelst's still life paintings were often filled with rich and exotic objects, including fruits, flowers, dead game, and other luxury items, and he was renowned for his ability to create a sense of depth and realism through the use of light and shadow.

In addition to his still life paintings, van Aelst also created portraits, landscapes, and genre scenes. He was highly sought after by wealthy patrons and worked for several prominent families in Amsterdam and Paris. He was also a respected teacher, with many students who went on to become successful artists themselves including Rachel Ruysch, who went on to become a prominent still life painter in her own right.

Willem van Aelst was known for his innovative techniques and the high level of realism in his still life paintings. He often included objects that were symbolic or held personal significance for the patron commissioning the painting, which added an extra layer of meaning to his works. For example, in his still life paintings, van Aelst frequently included books, which symbolized learning and knowledge, and vanitas objects, such as skulls, which were meant to evoke thoughts of mortality.

Van Aelst was also notable for his use of light and color to create a sense of three-dimensionality in his still life paintings. He used light to model objects and create a sense of volume, and his use of color was carefully considered to create a harmonious composition. He was a master of tenebrism, the use of strong contrasts of light and dark to create a dramatic effect, which added to the realism and dramatic impact of his works.

In addition to his technical skill, van Aelst was known for his ability to create a sense of atmosphere and mood in his still life paintings. He was able to convey a sense of the beauty and fragility of life, as well as the transience of wealth and luxury, which made his works both aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking. Overall, van Aelst was a highly influential and important artist of the Dutch Golden Age, and his work continues to be celebrated and appreciated by art lovers and collectors around the world.

Today, van Aelst's work is widely admired and can be found in many of the world's most important museums and private collections, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Louvre in Paris, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He is considered one of the greatest still life painters of the Dutch Golden Age and his work continues to inspire and influence artists working in the still life genre.

45 Willem van Aelst Paintings

Still Life with Hunting Equipment and Dead Birds, 1668 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Hunting Equipment and Dead Birds 1668

Oil Painting
$2406
Canvas Print
$60.06
SKU: AWV-1
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 68 x 54 cm
Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany

Dead Birds and Hunting Gear, 1664 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Dead Birds and Hunting Gear 1664

Oil Painting
$2488
Canvas Print
$51.97
SKU: AWV-2
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 68 x 54 cm
National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

Still Life of Dead Birds and Hunting Weapons, 1660 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Still Life of Dead Birds and Hunting Weapons 1660

Oil Painting
$2935
Canvas Print
$59.92
SKU: AWV-3
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 86.5 x 68 cm
Gemaldegalerie, Berlin, Germany

A Still Life of Game and a Blue Velvet Game Bag on a Marble Ledge, c.1665 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

A Still Life of Game and a Blue Velvet Game Bag ... c.1665

Oil Painting
$2350
Canvas Print
$60.89
SKU: AWV-4
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 67.3 x 54 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA

Vase with Flowers and Pocket Watch, 1656 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Vase with Flowers and Pocket Watch 1656

Oil Painting
$2322
Canvas Print
$63.38
SKU: AWV-5
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 55 x 46.3 cm
Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel, Germany

Flowers in a Silver Vase, 1663 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Flowers in a Silver Vase 1663

Oil Painting
$2768
Canvas Print
$92.87
SKU: AWV-6
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 67.6 x 54.6 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA

Peaches, Chestnuts and Grapes in an Overturned Basket Resting on a Partially Draped Marble Ledge, 1677 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Peaches, Chestnuts and Grapes in an Overturned ... 1677

Oil Painting
$2111
Canvas Print
$67.72
SKU: AWV-4172
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 58 x 46.4 cm
Private Collection

Peonies, Carnations, Thistles and other Flowers in a Glass Vase on a Partially Draped Table, 1677 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Peonies, Carnations, Thistles and other Flowers ... 1677

Oil Painting
$2389
Canvas Print
$67.72
SKU: AWV-4173
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 58 x 46.4 cm
Private Collection

Still Life with a Roemer and Dish of Oysters, 1675 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with a Roemer and Dish of Oysters 1675

Oil Painting
$1558
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: AWV-4174
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 40.6 x 35 cm
Private Collection

A Still Life with Two Peaches and Bunch of Grapes on a Silver Plate set on a Marble Slab, 1664 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

A Still Life with Two Peaches and Bunch of Grapes ... 1664

Oil Painting
$1385
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: AWV-4661
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 32.3 x 27.5 cm
Private Collection

Still Life with Peaches and Grapes, 1660 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Peaches and Grapes 1660

Oil Painting
$2092
SKU: AWV-4662
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 47 x 52.2 cm
Private Collection

Vase of Flowers with Pocket Watch, 1663 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Vase of Flowers with Pocket Watch 1663

Oil Painting
$2760
Canvas Print
$58.26
SKU: AWV-5842
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 62.5 x 49 cm
Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, The Hague, Netherlands

Roses and Peaches, 1659 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Roses and Peaches 1659

Oil Painting
$1574
Canvas Print
$50.81
SKU: AWV-5843
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 67 x 52 cm
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

The Bag, 1679 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

The Bag 1679

Oil Painting
$2377
Canvas Print
$65.40
SKU: AWV-5844
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 57 x 45.6 cm
Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

Still Life with Grapes and Peaches, n.d. by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Grapes and Peaches n.d.

Oil Painting
$2718
Canvas Print
$56.59
SKU: AWV-5845
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 74 x 56.6 cm
Private Collection

Still Life with Grapes, Plums, Figs and a Melon on a Partly Draped Stone Ledge, 1653 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Grapes, Plums, Figs and a Melon ... 1653

Oil Painting
$1500
Canvas Print
$54.94
SKU: AWV-5846
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 41.2 x 53 cm
Private Collection

Flowers in a Silver Vase with a Snail and a Butterfly, n.d. by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Flowers in a Silver Vase with a Snail and a Butterfly n.d.

Oil Painting
$1464
Canvas Print
$50.81
SKU: AWV-5847
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection

Still Life with Herring, n.d. by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Herring n.d.

Oil Painting
$1500
SKU: AWV-5848
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: unknown
Schlossmuseum Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany

Fruit Still Life, 1661 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Fruit Still Life 1661

Oil Painting
$1385
SKU: AWV-5849
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 49 x 42.5 cm
Private Collection

Still Life of Fruits, 1681 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Still Life of Fruits 1681

Oil Painting
$1739
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: AWV-5850
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection

Vanitas Still Life, n.d. by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Vanitas Still Life n.d.

Paper Art Print
$47.83
SKU: AWV-5851
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 11 x 15.2 cm
Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA

A Still Life of Peaches on a Pewter Plate, n.d. by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

A Still Life of Peaches on a Pewter Plate n.d.

Oil Painting
$1560
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: AWV-6121
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 64.5 x 52 cm
Private Collection

A Still Life with Grapes, Peach, Cabbage-White and Dragon-Fly, 1665 by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

A Still Life with Grapes, Peach, Cabbage-White ... 1665

Oil Painting
$1385
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: AWV-6122
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 33.2 x 27.8 cm
Private Collection

Still Life with Fruits and a Finch, n.d. by Willem van Aelst | Painting Reproduction

Still Life with Fruits and a Finch n.d.

Oil Painting
$1500
Canvas Print
$50.22
SKU: AWV-7999
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 40.9 x 32.4 cm
Private Collection

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