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16th Century Still Life

The Mission 16th and Dolores, San Francisco in Jell-O
By Liz Hickok
Located in Sante Fe, NM
"I create glowing, jellied scale models of urban sites, transforming ordinary physical surroundings into something unexpected and ephemeral. Lit from below, the molded shapes of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

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C Print

Illuminated Manuscript Painting by the German School
By German School
Located in New Orleans, LA
Extraordinary in its beauty and rarity, this early 16th-century German painting of an illuminated
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16th Century Renaissance Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Rose I – Nick Knight, Photography, Pink, Rose, Flower, Art, Light, Contemporary
Located in Zurich, CH
development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight applied various techniques
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Black Rose – Nick Knight, Photography, Back, Rose, Flower, Black and White, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight applied various techniques
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Rose VIII – Nick Knight, Photography, Pink, Rose, Flower, Art, Contemporary
Located in Zurich, CH
development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight applied various techniques
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Rose VII – Nick Knight, Photography, Pink, Rose, Flower, Art, Contemporary
Located in Zurich, CH
development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight applied various techniques
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Rose VI – Nick Knight, Photography, Pink, Rose, Flower, Art, Light
Located in Zurich, CH
development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight applied various techniques
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Rose V – Nick Knight, Photography, Pink, Rose, Flower, Nature, Painting, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight applied various techniques
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

War – Nick Knight, Photography, People, Large Format, Fashion, Fight, Red, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight applied various techniques
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Dolls 1, Micky Hicks – Nick Knight, Photography, Fashion, Woman, Painting, Clown
Located in Zurich, CH
took 10 years to produce due to the long development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century
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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Harley – Nick Knight, Photography, Black and White, Motorcycle, Harley Davidson
Located in Zurich, CH
development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight applied various techniques
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Pigment

Ming Xi wearing Chanel Haute Couture – Nick Knight, Photography, Fashion, Dress
Located in Zurich, CH
took 10 years to produce due to the long development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Stella Lucia Deopito wearing Alexander McQueen – Nick Knight, Photography, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
took 10 years to produce due to the long development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Gold Kate, British Vogue – Nick Knight, Photography, Art, Celebrity, Colour
Located in Zurich, CH
took 10 years to produce due to the long development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

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Screen

Kate, British Vogue Cover – Nick Knight, Photography, Kate Moss, Celebrity
Located in Zurich, CH
took 10 years to produce due to the long development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Kate – Nick Knight, Photography, Art, Contemporary, Black, Kate Moss, Model
Located in Zurich, CH
took 10 years to produce due to the long development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century
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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Amber Valletta and Shalom Harlow, British Vogue – Nick Knight, Photography, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
took 10 years to produce due to the long development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Stella Lucia Deopito Profile wearing Alexander McQueen – Nick Knight/Photography
Located in Zurich, CH
. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight applied various techniques such as heat and exposure to a
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Gemma Ward – Nick Knight, Photography, Fashion, Colour, Structure, Neon, Woman
Located in Zurich, CH
produce due to the long development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century still lifes, Knight
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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

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Pigment

Red Bustle, Yohji Yamamoto – Nick Knight, Photography, Fashion, Silhouette, Art
Located in Zurich, CH
took 10 years to produce due to the long development process they triggered. Inspired by 16th century
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1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Pigment

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Still life
Located in MADRID, ES
Oil on copper.
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16th Century Still-life Paintings

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Copper

Still life
Still life
H 8.67 in W 6.5 in D 0.79 in
After Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568 - 1625), After Flowers in a Wooden Vessel
Located in Sydney, NSW
in a Wooden Vessel” was painted for Archduke Albert VII between 1606 and 1607. The intricate Still
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16th Century Old Masters Still-life Prints

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Metal

After Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568 - 1625).Flowers in a Wooden Vessel
Located in Sydney, NSW
painted for Archduke Albert VII between 1606 and 1607. The intricate Still life later became one of the
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16th Century Old Masters Still-life Prints

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper

Head
By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
image is reminiscent of 16th and 17th century vanitas still lifes that often incorporated skulls
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Screen

Basilius Besler Engraving Hand Colored
By Basilius Besler
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Basilius Besler Narcissus Orientalis Medio Croceus Calice Pleno Hand colored engraving 21.5"x17.5" A fine copper engraving published in the famous large flower book, Hortus Eystetten...
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16th Century Baroque Still-life Prints

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Engraving

Motif
By Dan Jackson
Located in San Francisco, CA
-compositional meaning – as exemplified by 16th century Dutch and Flemish still life and vanitas painting
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21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Motif
H 19 in W 18 in
Chalet
By Dan Jackson
Located in San Francisco, CA
-compositional meaning – as exemplified by 16th century Dutch and Flemish still life and vanitas painting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Sundae
By Dan Jackson
Located in San Francisco, CA
-compositional meaning – as exemplified by 16th century Dutch and Flemish still life and vanitas painting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Coo Coo
By Dan Jackson
Located in San Francisco, CA
-compositional meaning – as exemplified by 16th century Dutch and Flemish still life and vanitas painting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Sheriff
By Dan Jackson
Located in San Francisco, CA
-compositional meaning – as exemplified by 16th century Dutch and Flemish still life and vanitas painting
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20th Century American Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

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16th Century Still Life For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 16th century still life you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a Impressionist version. Finding the perfect 16th century still life may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right 16th century still life for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, gray, brown and orange. There have been many interesting 16th century still life examples over the years, but those made by Stefanie Schneider, Henri Duhem, Cheryl Medow, Willard Dixon and Ian Sanderson are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paper, polaroid and photographic paper can add an especially memorable touch. A large 16th century still life can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 2 high and 3.43 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a 16th Century Still Life?

The average selling price for a 16th century still life we offer is $1,200, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $288,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About 16th Century Still Life
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.