A classic still-life gets a mischievous upgrade.
In this charming acrylic painting, two swashbuckling mice have taken over a quiet tabletop scene. One in a purple feathered hat and one in gold, both armed with tiny rapiers, stand proudly among an old pewter jug, a half-burned candle, an open sketchbook, and a long-barreled pistol. The original dark, atmospheric still-life is left almost untouched — only the unexpected duo has been added, painted so carefully that they feel like they’ve always belonged there.
It’s pure Wesley Altena: thrift-store canvas meets playful pop-culture twist. At first glance it looks like a traditional Dutch-style still-life. Look a second longer and the adventure begins.















