Still Life with Game by Pieter Boel. A dark-toned Baroque still life featuring a hanging hare, poultry, fish, oysters, and meat in a wicker basket.

Still Life with Game

Pieter Boel

1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative 17th-century still life capturing the dramatic textures of a traditional pantry arrangement.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Attributed to Pieter Boel around 1650, this masterful oil painting exemplifies the Flemish Baroque tradition of 'nature morte'. The composition meticulously details a variety of game, fish, and oysters in a dark, atmospheric setting, showcasing the artist's celebrated skill in rendering complex natural textures and dramatic light.