Franz de Hamilton
(1640-1712)
Still Life with a Snake, Snails, and insects,
um 1702 - 1712
Material / Technology / Carrier
Lindenholz (Tilia sp.)
Dimensions of the object
41 x 28,3 cm
Acquisition
Aus der Schlossgalerie Aschaffenburg; kurmainzische Galerie
Stock
Staatsgalerie im Schloss Johannisburg
Citation
Franz de Hamilton, Stillleben mit Schlange, Schnecken und Insekten, um 1702 - 1712, Staatsgalerie im Schloss Johannisburg, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/5RGQEPYGz3 (Last updated on 22.10.2025)
Franz de Hamilton, who died in Aschaffenburg in 1712, was active as a painter at the court of Mainz. In his forest-floor still lifes, the dark background enhances the contrast of the butterfly wings and the light reflexes in the dewdrops. By dabbing dried moss on the still
wet paint, he convincingly imitated its filigree structure.
wet paint, he convincingly imitated its filigree structure.
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