An exquisite, scholarly deep dive into one of art history’s most mesmerizing genres, Het Nederlandse Stilleven 1550–1720 is a comprehensive 319-page monograph charting the evolution of the Dutch still life. Published in conjunction with the landmark exhibition at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and the Cleveland Museum of Art, this beautifully curated volume brings together masters of realism, symbolism, and atmospheric light.
The book’s jacket displays a stunningly dramatic, high-contrast oil painting by Adriaen Coorte, set against a rich, near-black backdrop that highlights vibrant jewel tones. Written in Dutch, the interior serves as an expansive visual library of lush florals, banquet scenes, and delicate botanical studies. With its dark, moody aesthetic and classic typography, this substantial hardcover is an exceptional styling piece for a dark academia study, a minimalist mantel vignette, or a highly curated coffee table arrangement.
Authors Alan Chong & Wouter Kloek
Publisher Rijksmuseum Amsterdam / Waanders Uitgevers
Period 1999
Pages 319 pages
Language Dutch
Dimensions Approximately 29 cm H x 25 cm W x 3 cm D
Materials Softcover bound volume with original illustrated dust jacket, premium heavy-weight semi-gloss art paper
Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition. The 319 interior pages are exceptionally clean, bright, and securely bound. The color reproductions retain their rich depth, crispness, and historical accuracy. The dust jacket is beautifully preserved, showing only negligible, age-appropriate shelf wear along the edges, keeping its high-end gallery aesthetic completely intact.
An exquisite, scholarly deep dive into one of art history’s most mesmerizing genres, Het Nederlandse Stilleven 1550–1720 is a comprehensive 319-page monograph charting the evolution of the Dutch still life. Published in conjunction with the landmark exhibition at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and the Cleveland Museum of Art, this beautifully curated volume brings together masters of realism, symbolism, and atmospheric light.
The book’s jacket displays a stunningly dramatic, high-contrast oil painting by Adriaen Coorte, set against a rich, near-black backdrop that highlights vibrant jewel tones. Written in Dutch, the interior serves as an expansive visual library of lush florals, banquet scenes, and delicate botanical studies. With its dark, moody aesthetic and classic typography, this substantial hardcover is an exceptional styling piece for a dark academia study, a minimalist mantel vignette, or a highly curated coffee table arrangement.
Authors Alan Chong & Wouter Kloek
Publisher Rijksmuseum Amsterdam / Waanders Uitgevers
Period 1999
Pages 319 pages
Language Dutch
Dimensions Approximately 29 cm H x 25 cm W x 3 cm D
Materials Softcover bound volume with original illustrated dust jacket, premium heavy-weight semi-gloss art paper
Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition. The 319 interior pages are exceptionally clean, bright, and securely bound. The color reproductions retain their rich depth, crispness, and historical accuracy. The dust jacket is beautifully preserved, showing only negligible, age-appropriate shelf wear along the edges, keeping its high-end gallery aesthetic completely intact.
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