English Watercolor of Bridge, Framed, Dated and Under Glass
England, CA
Framed: H: 11.38 in W: 13.38 in D: 1.5 in
Ref: DAP 1011
Framed Oil on Board Of San Juan Capistrano, School of Anna B. Hill
Framed Oil on Board Of San Juan Capistrano, School of Anna B. Hill
American, CA 1930
H: 14 in W: 10 in D: in
Ref: DAP 1009
Framed Oil on Board Of San Juan Capistrano, School of Anna B. Hill
Framed Oil on Board of Rolling Fields with Church
Framed Oil on Board of Rolling Fields with Church
England, CA 1950
H: in W: in D: in
Ref: DAP 1008
Framed Oil on Board of Rolling Fields with Church
Large Oil on Canvas Farm and Mountain Landscape, Signed Frances Daution '45
Large Oil on Canvas Farm and Mountain Landscape, Signed Frances Daution '45
American, 1945
H: in W: in D: in
Ref: TEY
19th C English Oil on Board Landscape with Original Gilded Frame
19th C English Oil on Board Landscape with Original Gilded Frame
This is a charming and very well executed oil on board painting under glass of children on a log beneath a shade tree. Featuring its original gilded wooden frame, it has its original Winsor & Newton label on the reverse side, indicating a date of ~1880. The unsigned painting is in lovely condition with deft impasto and the frame is in fair condition with various minor chips and nicks. Perfect on a library table in its standing holder or as part of a collection of Victorian art, it evokes a nostalgic countryside feel.
England, CA 1880
Framed: H: 14.25 in W: 10.125 in D: 0.875 in
Unframed: H: 11.5 in W: 7.5 in
Ref: DAP 1012
19th C English Oil on Board Landscape with Original Gilded Frame
Oil on Canvas of an English Barnyard Scene with Staddlestones
Oil on Canvas of an English Barnyard Scene with Staddlestones
We bought this large and extremely well-executed English barnyard scene many years back because it pictured granaries built on staddlestones. Figuring a picture was worth a thousand words, we've educated thousands on staddlestones and are now putting the painting on the market. Apparently unsigned (we've not removed the frame; however), it is a beautiful and substantial painting, featuring multiple barns, roosters, chickens, a shaggy dog, and several staddlestones. Its original carved giltwood frame has a few nicks and losses, and the painting could do with a good cleaning, but nothing so substantial as to detract from the overall effect. Wonderful in a country house library!
English, CA 1895
H: 39 in W: 51.50 in D: 2 in
Ref: DAP 1007
Large Pair of Framed Florentine Dried Botanicals #1, Dated 1905
Large Pair of Framed Florentine Dried Botanicals #1, Dated 1905
We have two pairs of these large Florentine dried Botanicals, as well as a single one, all with different species, but identically framed and they make a powerful statement (especially if you hang them side-by-side on a single wall). They are in good antique condition, but there has been some humidity that has seeped into the paper, giving each the backing of each botanical a wavy appearance. Also, the dating in ink on each one is slightly blurred and there is a bit of foxing, but they all date to between 1905 and 1912. The frames are solid and in chippy white paint that works beautifully with the botanicals. All handmade by an unknown artist in Florence in the early 20th century, they are elegant and quite detailed.
Italy, 1905
H 43.5 in. x W 32.25 in. x D 1.75 in.H
Ref: DAP 1027 A+B
Large Pair of Framed Florentine Dried Botanicals #1, Dated 1905
Large Pair of Framed Florentine Dried Botanicals #2, Dated 1905
Large Pair of Framed Florentine Dried Botanicals #2, Dated 1905
We have two pairs of these large Florentine dried botanicals, as well as a single one, all with different species, but identically framed and they make a powerful statement (especially if you hang them side-by-side on a single wall). They are in good antique condition, but there has been some humidity that has seeped into the paper, giving each the backing of each botanical a wavy appearance. Also, the dating in ink on each one is slightly blurred and there is a bit of foxing, but they all date to between 1905 and 1912. The frames are solid and in chippy white paint that works beautifully with the botanicals. All handmade by an unknown artist in Florence in the early 20th century, they are elegant and quite detailed.
Italy, 1905
H: H 43.5 in. x W 32.25 in. x D 1.75 in.
Ref: DAP 1027 C+D
Large Pair of Framed Florentine Dried Botanicals #2, Dated 1905
Single Framed Florentine Dried Botanicals #3, Dated 1905
Single Framed Florentine Dried Botanicals #3; Dated 1905
We have two pairs of these large Florentine dried botanicals, as well as a single one, all with different species, but identically framed and they make a powerful statement (especially if you hang them side-by-side on a single wall). They are in good antique condition, but there has been some humidity that has seeped into the paper, giving each the backing of each botanical a wavy appearance. Also, the dating in ink on each one is slightly blurred and there is a bit of foxing, but they all date to between 1905 and 1912. The frames are solid and in chippy white paint that works beautifully with the botanicals. All handmade by an unknown artist in Florence in the early 20th century, they are elegant and quite detailed. Please note that there is some small damage to one corner shown in the last photo that does not impair structure.
Italy, 1905
H: H 43.5 in. x W 32.25 in. x D 1.75 in
Ref: DAP 1027 E
Large Pair of Framed Florentine Dried Botanicals #3; Dated 1905
'Still Life with Quinces'
'Still Life with Quinces' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on panel, signed and dated 2013. French handmade wooden Delf frame, black with silver leaf.
Unframed: H: 35.4 in W: 40.6 in
Framed: H: 44.1 in W: 49.2 in D: 1.5 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1022
Quinces are a symbol of fertility, and for the artist, they’re adored for their voluptuous, irregular shape. To him, imperfect fruits are more realistic, more truthful, and most beautiful. In this large composition, the bright, primary coloring of the quinces is heightened by their placement in front of the vintage oil can and wine bottle; all rendered in intricate detail via skillful shadowing. Note the contrasts of light that achieve a sense of volume in the objects, particularly in the folds of the linen and in the 16th century earthenware colander holding the quinces. The starkness of the few objects within a considerable negative space is Contemporary Realism at its purest, where traditional aspects of the painting express current-day characteristics.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions...paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
'Still Life with Quinces' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Thy Name is Woman'
'Thy Name is Woman' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on canvas, signed and dated 2018. French handmade Delf wooden frame, dark bronze patina with gold leaf.
Unframed: H: 19.7 in W: 24.02 in
Framed: H: 28 in W: 32.3 in D: 1.25 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1039
Stefaan was gifted this skull by a friend, whose carpenter father found many years ago in a false ceiling. The skull sat in his workshop and was eventually named “Gilda”. The composition is unusual in its stark simplicity that speaks to the inevitable death we all face. Fascinating without being morbid, the arrangement is simple yet bold. Note the extraordinary brushwork detailed in the shroud, as well as the intricacies of the skull. The slash of phthalo blue in the background provides an ethereal quality. The title is adapted from Shakespeare’s Hamlet and is the artist’s inside joke on the character “Guildenstern” vs “Gilda”. Part of the title can be seen in the lower right quadrant of the painting. Compared to “Vanitas”, painted in 2000, the artist’s evolution in form and execution is most evident in this 2018 work.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions…paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
'Thy Name is Woman' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Shell Can and Nautilus'
'Shell Can and Nautilus' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on canvas, signed and dated 2010. French handmade wooden Delf frame, pale cream patina with silver leaf inset and medallions.
Unframed: H: 27.5 in W: 25.75 in
Framed: H: 35 in W: 33 in D: 1.88 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1031
The “Shell” brand oil tin, nautilus, and little cowrie are Stefaan’s inside jokes in this surprising composition that marries disparate subjects. The nautilus is a symbol of the Golden Ratio, first used in ancient times by the Greek mathematician Euclides, and now paramount to modern discussions of aesthetics and art. The artist never uses the Golden Ratio parameters consciously, but looking back at his finished works, one can see those dimensions quite clearly, as if he had mapped them mathematically from the start. Perhaps this is an extension of the artist’s notion of beauty as objective, rather than subjective, and his intuitive sense of composition. Note the deep contrasts in color and light, even though the overall palette is pale.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
'Shell Can and Nautilus' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Pure White'
'Pure White' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated 2016.
French handmade wooden Delf frame, gold leaf and green patina on red bolus background.
Unframed size: H: 25.6 in W: 21.3 in
Framed size: H: 33.5 in W: 29.2 in D: 1.13 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1029
With its mostly white tones and intricate, textured background, this work is nearly a complete departure from the artist’s other paintings. Although it is executed in a powerful chiaroscuro from a classical point of view, the counterpoint of contemporary objects with the vibrant colors make this painting distinctly modern. Green cabbage and spring onions “pop” against the simple white enameled jug and plate. Note the sophisticated strokes of the onion roots, the cabbage leaves, and the tablecloth. The unexpected Chinese characters in the upper right corner translate to “pure white.”
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions...paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details available upon request.
'Pure White' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Grapes and French Cheese'
'Grapes and French Cheese' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on Panel, signed and dated 2001. French wooden frame in ivory with gold leaf.
Unframed size: H: 19.7 in W: 23.6 in
Framed size: H: 26.4 in W: 30.5 in D: 1 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1043
The first Eyckmans’ painting to employ a brighter, golden palette, this everyday kitchen scene explores the differing textures of the objects within. The artist’s love of all things French is exemplified here with antique pottery, a starched linen tablecloth, breadboard and, of course, fruit and favorite cheeses. Note the superb shadowing of the board extending over the table, the detailing in the chèvre and paper wrapping to the left, and the asymmetrical cluster of stemmed Muscat grapes, all illuminated by easterly light. Classical in perspective and execution, but with a more contemporary feel that derives from the use of color and light, this painting marks a transformational point in the artist’s work.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions…paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
'Grapes and French Cheese' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Pewter and Lemons' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Pewter and Lemons' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on panel, signed and dated 2007. Classic French black wooden frame with raised panel and gold leaf.
Unframed: H: 18.11 in W: 14.96 in
Framed: H: 25.6 in W: 22.4 in D: 1.25 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1038
Inspired by 17th century Masters, Davidz De Heem and Willem Heda, this Eckymans’ painting is a classical still life celebrating his predecessors’ great realism and craftsmanship. The exceptional pewter pitcher is an 18th century “Schnabelstitze” (beak jug) and is complemented by other antique pewter vessels, one with a ceramic body for textural interest. Pewter is favored by the artist because of its faded patina and subtle shine. The muted color scheme of grey and blue is offset by the addition of vibrant lemons. Note the fine shadowing in the folds of the tablecloth and the imperfections in the vessels and tabletop. The graphic feel, sharpened by the artists’ previous life in advertising, lends a contemporary atmosphere to Stefaan’s work, even in a more traditional still life.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions…paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
''Pewter and Lemons' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Coffee Mill and Westerwald Jug'
'Coffee Mill and Westerwald Jug' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on panel, signed and dated 2006. French handmade wooden Delf frame, black raised panel with gold leaf.
Unframed: H: 23.5 in W: 30.75 in
Framed: H: 31.375 in W: 38.375 in D: 2.0 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1033
One of the artist’s earlier works, this compelling still life features conventional objects: antique pewter, a coffee mill, and a Westerwald jug, painted in traditional perspective from above. The arresting interplay of the persimmons against the silver and brown tones is contemporary in feel, though it remains classical in execution. The pieces are from the collection of a Belgian antiquarian who kept special, slightly damaged objects for the artist, as Stefaan couldn’t afford the pristine pieces himself. This painting took an inordinately long time to complete, as the artist worked on it again and again until the structure and colors finally came together for him.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
'Coffee Mill and Westerwald Jug' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Vanitas'
'Vanitas’ by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on panel, signed and dated 2000.
Unframed: H: 15.7 in W: 23.6 in D: 0.25 in
Sold unframed. Reverse side with older unfinished Eyckmans' painting and artist's label. Minor wear to outer 0.25-0.5 inch edge of painting that will not show when framed.
Ref: SE 1040
Created in 2000, and much inspired by the Old Masters, this painting combines many “vanitas” symbols—reminders that change and death are inevitable. The skull, aging books, extinguished candle, fallen cup, and stopped watch are beautifully composed in close-up, utilizing a minimum of negative space. One can see the fuzzy and unrecognizable reflection of the painter, quite rare for him, in the silver incense holder. Note the complex composition, the strong use of chiaroscuro, and the masterful depiction of the human skull, the threads of the unravelling books, and the smoke of the candle. Please note that the last photo is of the reverse side of the painting, indicating the that panel was reused. Unlike Stefaan’s other works, this painting is sold unframed.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions…paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
'Vanitas’ by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Of Mice and Cats'
'Of Mice and Cats' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on panel, signed and dated 2012. French handmade wooden Delf frame, raised layered frame with tortoise-shell patina.
Unframed: H: 23.38 in W: 19.63 in
Framed: H: 32.5 in W: 28.63 in D: 2.75 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1036
This whimsical example of “vanitas” plays with the unexpected elements that represent the life cycle. The cat skull was found by Stefaan’s dog, who loves to retrieve animal bones from the corners of their French property and present them to the artist for consideration. Fond of natural materials, particularly skulls, the artist sees striking, sculptural, and even mathematical characteristics in such subjects. The kitten postcard depicts a painting by Henriette Ronner-Knip, a famous cat painter. Mickey Mouse is there as an antagonist to the cat, although the amber bottle is tagged “mouse poison” in Latin, for a bit of playful schadenfreude.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
'Of Mice and Cats' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Homage to Gericault'
'Homage to Gericault' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on panel, signed and dated 2012. French handmade wooden Delf frame, raised panel with dark gold/bronze patina and gold leaf.
Unframed: H: 19.09 in W: 15.75 in
Framed: H: 29.5 in W: 25.125 in D: 1.63 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1030
Stefaan’s tribute to the great French neoclassical painter stems from first seeing Gericault’s horses in Ghent as a child. Growing up, the artist was a keen horseman and often rode with his father, until back surgery at the age of 25 ended his riding days. The portrait of the white horse on the postcard is a Gericault painting. Among the personal toys on the shelf is a treasured wooden horse bought in Brussels more than 30 years ago. It appears frequently in the artist’s work as it reminds him of his childhood and late father. The superb placement of objects with different vanishing points deftly leads the viewer through complex geometric patterns and textural shadows.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
'Homage to Gericault' by Stefaan Eyckmans
'Toy Car and Banania Tin'
'Toy Car and Banania Tin' by Stefaan Eyckmans
Oil on panel, signed and dated 2008. French handmade wooden Delf frame, black raised panel with gold leaf.
Unframed: H: 18.25 in W: 15.25 in
Framed: H: 25.625 in W: 22.75 in D: 1.5 in
Sold framed
Ref: SE 1032
Here, Stefaan creates an allegory of aging France by choosing objects that evoke a strong sentiment of the country’s evolution and placing them chronologically from background to foreground. In spite of the controversial image on the 1930s Banania cocoa tin, the saturated colors and powerful logo make this rare object one of particular interest. The tin partially eclipses a dusty antique wine bottle, while the vintage 1940s Citroen panel car and cat’s eye marble are playful elements representing the constancy of childhood games, and hope for the future. The piece of postcard taped to the bottom reads “Chemin de Fer Paris-Orleans,” an early 20th century advertising piece. A quintessential example of Contemporary Realism, this work is bold in content and context.
This painting is available for viewing at The Elemental Garden, the artist’s exclusive representative and gallery in the U.S.
Stefaan Eyckmans was born in Niel, Belgium, a brickyard village in the shadow of Antwerp. The son of Louis Eyckmans, a painter and commercial artist, Stefaan was introduced to the tools of drawing and painting at an early age.
During his student days, Stefaan was strongly influenced by the Flemish Primitives, the great 17th century still life painters, and the Antwerp hyperrealist movement, led by Willem Dolphyn. Later, Stefaan's work shows the impact of Henk Helmantel's impasto technique and the austere compositions of Giorgio Morandi.
After completing his education as a graphic designer and illustrator, Stefaan worked for a time in advertising, simultaneously concentrating more and more on his painting. He soon discovered that he was forever drawn to the silent world of the studio where patient observation and exacting style allowed him to slowly build his timeless compositions paintings that serve as an antidote to our stressful computer-dominated lifestyles.
After years of experimenting with numerous media and materials, Stefaan developed a tonal technique employed by the Old Masters that incorporates common everyday objects with modern materials and colors, resulting in Contemporary Realism with its roots in 17th and 18th century traditional painting.
The simple objects in Stefaan's paintings are transformed by his masterful technique to show us their unexpected beauty. Essential to this effect is the interaction of light and dark, multi-layering, and glazing. The result is a powerful and beautiful whole, strong and alive, that initially attracts the viewer from a distance through color, composition, and lighting, but which is fully revealed only upon examination of each painting's intimate details.
Stefaan has exhibited at numerous prestigious international venues and his paintings are on permanent display at galleries in the US, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Stefaan's patrons include collectors around the world, from museum CEOs to captains of industry to designers to art-lovers everywhere, each of whom finds unrivaled beauty and peace in his paintings.
More details are available upon request.
'Toy Car and Banania Tin' by Stefaan Eyckmans
