SAVERY, Jacob I
(b. ca. 1565, Kortrijk, d. 1603, Amsterdam)

Interior of a Farm with Still-Life

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Oil on panel, 32 x 46 cm
Private collection

Through this still-life, the painter offers us a spectacular portrayal of victuals, resulting from meticulous observation. Each object is reconstructed with exactitude, in its texture and in its appearance. By adding a group of figures to this abundance of food, Saverycombines still-life with a genre scene. Mainly sitting at a table, this handful of protagonists, clearly in a good mood, is preparing to enjoy a good meal.