Figure Studies
Lady at a Mirror by Candlelight
Godfried Schalcken
An atmospheric Dutch Golden Age scene of a lady at her toilette, dramatically lit by a single candle.
Still Life with a Lighted Candle
Pieter Claesz
1627 · Oil Paint, Panel
A masterfully lit Dutch Golden Age still life featuring a glowing candle, reflections in glass, and scholarly objects.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1627 by the Dutch master Pieter Claesz, this still life is a stunning example of monochrome 'breakfast' paintings (ontbijtjes). The work showcases the artist’s exceptional skill in rendering varied textures—from the flickering flame and transparent glass to the worn paper of the open book and the dull sheen of the brass candle holder.
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