Still Life with Lobster and Fruit
The Met
Artist: Abraham van Beyeren(Dutch, The Hague 1620/21–1690 Overschie)
Date: probably early 1650s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 38 x 31 in. (96.5 x 78.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Edith Neuman de Végvár, in honor of her husband, Charles Neuman de Végvár, 1971
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dark still life with a red lobster, various fruits, and ornate glassware on a draped table
Detailed Description
A dark, richly colored still life painting depicts an arrangement of food and ornate objects on a draped table against a deep brown background. On the left, a large, bright red cooked lobster rests horizontally on the table, its claws prominent. Below its tail, a long, spiraling yellow lemon peel hangs over the edge of the table. To the right of the lobster, a silver platter holds a small, silvery fish and another piece of lemon. Behind these items, a large, dark, reflective shell or vessel is visible. In the center, a very tall, ornate glass vessel with multiple bulbous sections and a pointed finial stands upright, reflecting light. To its left, a smaller, clear glass goblet is partially visible. Scattered around the base of the tall vessel are clusters of light green and purplish grapes, along with several small, round peaches. Further to the right, a decorative white and blue patterned bowl holds more grapes and a pale peach. To the far right, a large, green-skinned melon is cut open, revealing its orange interior and seeds. The table is covered with a dark, heavy fabric that drapes in folds. The lighting appears to come from the upper left.
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