A still life of fruit on a ledge

This page presents "A still life of fruit on a ledge", created by Jacob Samuel Beck. Still Life, a short history: Dutch vanitas paintings used objects such as skulls, candles, and wilting flowers to remind viewers that time passes. Later artists, including Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso, used humble still-life subjects to test ideas about space and form. It is listed in the Still Life collection. The image is in landscape orientation.

"A still life of fruit on a ledge" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.

German, 1715–1778

If you like the visual language of Jacob Samuel Beck, explore more works by the same artist in our collection.