Still Life in an Architectural Setting

Still Life in an Architectural Setting is a painting created by Jan Fyt between 1640 and 1650. 



The artwork, housed in the Museum of Fine Arts, measures 0.829 meters in width and 1.124 meters in height. 



The painting depicts a lavish still life arranged within a classical architectural setting. The scene is dominated by a dark, draped cloth hanging from a structure featuring columns and arches, opening to a view of a landscape beyond. 



On the ground before the cloth, a variety of items are meticulously arranged: a swan, game birds, a hare, a deer, and other animals are displayed alongside a bountiful arrangement of fruit in a basket and on a plate. A parrot is perched on a chest or box, and a peacock's tail feathers are spread out on the ground. Two greyhounds are also present in the scene. A red lobster is prominently featured among the fruit. In the background, a classical statue is partially visible. The overall effect is one of opulence and careful composition, characteristic of Flemish still life painting.