Death

Antonio de Pereda (1611-1678) was born in Valladolid. His
two younger brothers were both painters and also his
parents. He received his education in Madrid. In 1635 Pereda
was commissioned for various religious building /
organisations after the death of Crescenzi, who influenced
and guided him in his education. He started his career in
history painting which was considered to be one of the
highest genres in painting and widely sought after. This
allowed Pereda to create his images on a large scale. He
was a Baroque painter, well known for his still life’s, for which
he was influenced by the Dutch still life painting’s. The Knights Dream, circa 1650, oil on canvas,
H 152cm , W 217cm. Antonio de Pereda.
Still Life originates from the Middle Ages it consists of inanimate
objects, usually everyday objects and religious items and
symbols. Still life is one of the lowest genres in art, therefore
most still life's are painted on a small scale.
The Immaculate Conception, 1631,
oil on canvas, 223 x 156.5 cm.