Banquet Piece with Ham by Willem Claesz. Heda. A lavish Dutch still life featuring a silver pitcher, a sliced ham, oysters, and a peeled lemon on a draped table.

Banquet Piece with Ham

Willem Claesz. Heda

1656 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Dutch Golden Age still life capturing the luminous textures of silver, glass, and a celebratory feast.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Kitchen
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1656 by Willem Claesz. Heda, this 'banquet piece' showcases the artist's virtuosity in rendering reflective surfaces and varied textures. The composition elegantly balances the cool gleam of silver and glass with the warm tones of ham and citrus, all set against a dark, atmospheric background typical of 17th-century Dutch painting.