Jan Jansz van de VeldeDutch, 1620–1662Still Life
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Still Life” now? Minneapolis Institute of Art, G309, Minneapolis. Yes, on view now. Checked October 12, 2026.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
RoomG309Minneapolis, United States
Closed· opens tomorrow at 10:00 AM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Many still-life painters showed lavish arrangements of sumptuous food on precious gold and silver platters, but Jan van de Velde specialized in the more middle-class pleasures of tavern life. The pipe is broken. The rope molders away. The oysters, lemons, and wine will be consumed or will spoil. All of these are reminders of the transience of life. The playing cards may symbolize the vagaries of fate, and the wine could indicate redemption through Christ.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- 72.79
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
