Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Oysters, Fruit and Pastry
Jacob van Es
A masterful 17th-century Flemish still life capturing the rich textures of a luxurious banquet.
Dishes with Oysters, Fruit, and Wine
Osias Beert
1615 · Oil Paint, Panel
This exquisite 17th-century still life by Osias Beert showcases a lavish banquet of oysters, sweets, and wine against a dark, atmospheric backdrop.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with a clear neutral contrast — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted around 1615, this masterful work by Flemish artist Osias Beert the Elder is a prime example of the 'ontbijtje' or breakfast still life. The composition features a rich array of textures—the briny sheen of fresh oysters, the crystalline glint of sugar-coated sweets, and the luminous transparency of wine in Venetian-style glass—all rendered with remarkable precision and illuminated against a deep, moody background.
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