With contemporary still-life photography, an artist may communicate intellect, creativity, and aesthetic sense more powerfully than with any other photographic presentation.
The paintings made by the Dutch and Flemish Old Masters of the 17th century contain them frequently and prominently, and we can still see them in the works of still life photographers today. The Golden Age of Dutch and Flemish culture continues to provide a plethora of Vanitas still-lifes, serving as an endless source of inspiration for modern artistic practices and still-life painters of all genres.