Willem van Aelst Painting Reproductions 2 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.
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 Fish Platter n.d.
Oil Painting
$2398
$2398
Canvas Print
$56.57
$56.57
SKU: AWV-9609
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: unknown
Private Collection
Snack c.1660/70
Oil Painting
$2360
$2360
Canvas Print
$48.70
$48.70
SKU: AWV-9610
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 57 x 48.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 57 x 48.5 cm
The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Glass Vase with Branches Bearing Fruit 1664
Oil Painting
$2254
$2254
Canvas Print
$56.63
$56.63
SKU: AWV-9611
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 67.3 x 52.1 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 67.3 x 52.1 cm
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain
Still Life with Game 1671
Oil Painting
$2567
$2567
Canvas Print
$59.44
$59.44
SKU: AWV-9612
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 58.8 x 47.8 cm
Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, The Hague, Netherlands
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 58.8 x 47.8 cm
Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, The Hague, Netherlands
Still Life with Poultry 1658
Oil Painting
$3187
$3187
Canvas Print
$100.65
$100.65
SKU: AWV-9613
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 95 x 78.5 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 95 x 78.5 cm
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hunting Still Life with a Dead Bird 1671
Oil Painting
$2529
$2529
Canvas Print
$51.14
$51.14
SKU: AWV-9614
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: unknown
Staatliche Museum, Schwerin, Germany
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: unknown
Staatliche Museum, Schwerin, Germany
Still Life with Dead Game 1661
Oil Painting
$3067
$3067
SKU: AWV-9615
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 84.7 x 67.3 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 84.7 x 67.3 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA
Dead Game with Trophies of the Chase c.1657/59
Oil Painting
$4120
$4120
SKU: AWV-9616
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 105.2 x 90.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 105.2 x 90.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Still Life with Fruit c.1670
Oil Painting
$1781
$1781
Canvas Print
$53.25
$53.25
SKU: AWV-9617
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 64.1 x 49.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 64.1 x 49.5 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Still Life with a Basket of Fruit on a Marble Ledge 1650
Oil Painting
$1746
$1746
Canvas Print
$48.70
$48.70
SKU: AWV-9618
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 38 x 50 cm
Private Collection
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 38 x 50 cm
Private Collection
Still Life with Fruit and Crystal Vase 1652
Oil Painting
$2288
$2288
SKU: AWV-9619
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 73 x 58 cm
Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 73 x 58 cm
Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy
Still Life Of Game with A Pheasant 1654
Oil Painting
$2145
$2145
Canvas Print
$48.70
$48.70
SKU: AWV-9620
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 46.5 x 37 cm
Private Collection
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 46.5 x 37 cm
Private Collection
Fruit Still Life 1650
Oil Painting
$1664
$1664
Canvas Print
$48.70
$48.70
SKU: AWV-9621
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 30.2 x 46.6 cm
Private Collection
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 30.2 x 46.6 cm
Private Collection
Fruit and a Glass of Wine 1659
Oil Painting
$3082
$3082
Canvas Print
$99.43
$99.43
SKU: AWV-9622
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 81 x 66 cm
Koninklijk Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 81 x 66 cm
Koninklijk Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp, Belgium
A Still Life of Grapes, a Roemer, a Silver Ewer ... 1659
Oil Painting
$2462
$2462
SKU: AWV-9623
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 70.1 x 45.4 cm
Private Collection
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 70.1 x 45.4 cm
Private Collection
Still Life with a dead Jay n.d.
Oil Painting
$2617
$2617
Canvas Print
$48.70
$48.70
SKU: AWV-10157
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 43 x 37 cm
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 43 x 37 cm
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom
A Vase of Flowers 1663
Oil Painting
$3042
$3042
Canvas Print
$48.70
$48.70
SKU: AWV-10158
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 67 x 55 cm
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 67 x 55 cm
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom
Still Life of Fruit c1667/74
Oil Painting
$1508
$1508
Canvas Print
$48.70
$48.70
SKU: AWV-10159
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 47 x 39 cm
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 47 x 39 cm
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom
Thistle with Different Animals 1671
Oil Painting
$2744
$2744
Canvas Print
$55.69
$55.69
SKU: AWV-18883
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 75 x 57 cm
Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 75 x 57 cm
Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany
The Breakfast 1679
Oil Painting
$1817
$1817
Canvas Print
$58.10
$58.10
SKU: AWV-19360
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 57.5 x 46 cm
Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 57.5 x 46 cm
Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland
Still Life with Fruits, Mouse, and Butterflies 1677
Oil Painting
$3480
$3480
Canvas Print
$55.82
$55.82
SKU: AWV-19536
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 76.5 x 58.3 cm
Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel, Germany
Willem van Aelst
Original Size: 76.5 x 58.3 cm
Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel, Germany