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Table with lobster, silver jug, big Berkemeyer, fruit bowl, violin and books, 1641. Artist: Claesz, Pieter (c. 1597-1660)
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Table with lobster, silver jug, big Berkemeyer, fruit bowl, violin and books, 1641. Artist: Claesz, Pieter (c. 1597-1660)
Table with lobster, silver jug, big Berkemeyer, fruit bowl, violin and books, 1641. From a private collection
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At The Table Barock Beer Glass Berkemeyer Books Breakfast Champagne Glass Chinese Ceramic Ware Chinese Porcelain Claesz Covered Table Decanter Elegant Fine Fruit Bowl Lobster Meal Ming Bowl Ming Dynasty Morning Plate Porcelain Roll Serviette Silver Jug Violin Wine Glass Musical Instruments
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This still life painting by Pieter Claesz, titled "Table with lobster, silver jug, big Berkemeyer, fruit bowl, violin and books" transports us back to the year 1641. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every element of this composition. At the center of the table sits a succulent lobster, its vibrant red hue contrasting against the dark background. A gleaming silver jug stands proudly beside it, reflecting light and adding an air of elegance to the scene. Nearby rests a large Berkemeyer glass goblet, symbolizing opulence and indulgence. A beautifully arranged fruit bowl adds a touch of color and freshness to the tableau while a delicate violin lies gracefully on top of some carefully stacked books. This juxtaposition between music and literature hints at intellectual pursuits enjoyed during leisurely mornings in Holland. The artist's choice of objects also reveals cultural influences from afar. Chinese porcelain ming bowls are displayed alongside fine wine glasses and champagne flutes from Europe. These exotic elements highlight trade connections between East and West during that period. Claesz masterfully captures textures throughout this piece - from the soft folds of a serviette draped over one edge of the table to the smooth surface of porcelain plates beneath various culinary delights. Overall, this painting invites viewers into an exquisite world where artistry meets gastronomy; where everyday objects become subjects worthy of admiration; where time seems suspended in beauty for all eternity.
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