Still Life with Books — Jan Lievens

Jan Lievens. Painted c. 1628 - c. 1632.

Appearances can be deceiving. What at first sight looks to be an overturned lute is just an old wooden case for the instrument. The books, too, are a disappointment; they are merely empty bindings, limp covers of leather or parchment meant to hold bills and other documents. These are all old objects – cast off, worthless and transitory.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in The young Rembrandt / The peace treaty of Münster 1648, Main building, 17th Century.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 120 × 91 cm · Purchased with the support of the Stichting tot Bevordering van de Belangen van het Rijksmuseum

Print: 119 × 90.2 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200107940. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.