Still Life with Fish by Pieter de Putter. A detailed 17th-century still life of freshwater fish, including a large carp, resting on a stone ledge beside a wooden colander.

Still Life with Fish

Pieter de Putter

1650 · Oil Paint, Panel

A masterfully textured Dutch Golden Age still life capturing the shimmering scales and tactile details of freshwater fish.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Kitchen
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1650 by Pieter de Putter, this oil on panel work is a fine example of the specialized Dutch tradition of fish still lifes. De Putter's masterful technique is evident in the luminous rendering of the shimmering scales and the weathered texture of the wooden utensils, all set against a quiet, atmospheric background that emphasizes the materiality of the catch.