Still Life with a Glass and Oysters
The Met
Artist: Jan Davidsz de Heem(Dutch, Utrecht 1606–1683/84 Antwerp)
Date: ca. 1640
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 9 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. (25.1 x 19.1 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A still life with a glass goblet, peeled lemon, oysters, and grapes on a draped table
Detailed Description
In the center of the image, a large, dark glass goblet with a decorative, ornate stem holds a long, spiraling peel of a yellow lemon that drapes over its rim and into the vessel. To the left of the goblet, two light-colored oyster shells with pearlescent interiors are positioned on a flat, light brown wooden surface. Below them, a dark green, velvet-like fabric drapes in deep folds, covering the front of the table. To the right of the goblet, a substantial bunch of light green grapes with several green leaves and tendrils hangs over the edge of the draped fabric. A single, thin slice of yellow lemon rests near the grapes, partially overlapping the green cloth. The background is a plain, dark brown wall, appearing darker than the foreground elements. Highlights are visible on the glass goblet and the grapes, suggesting a light source from the upper left.
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