“The Golden Eggs” – Still Life with Eggs

An ode to light, form and silence. From opened shells to intact eggs: A.J. Oppedijk reveals both fragility and promise in a single sequence. The warm golden tone and soft shadow work lend this still life a serene, timeless quality.

Technique: Oil on Artboard
Artist: A.J. Oppedijk
Image size: 39 × 13 cm
Framed size: 42.5 × 16.5 cm

The subtle shift from dark to light and the precise surface of the eggshell give the work its iconic depth. Each highlight and shadow is built up in thin layers of oil paint — realism with poetic calm.

About the work

In “The Golden Eggs”, Oppedijk plays with rhythm and balance: shells on the left, full forms on the right. The result is a still moment where material, light and composition align — a contemporary classic that suits both modern and traditional interiors.

Read more about the artist in the biography of Ajo Oppedijk. Available exclusively at MyPainting.nl.