Still Life with a Broken Glass by Willem Claesz. Heda. A 17th-century Dutch still life featuring a tall roemer glass of wine, a fallen silver tazza, and a peeled lemon on a stone ledge.

Still Life with a Broken Glass

Willem Claesz. Heda

1642 · Oil Paint, Panel

A sophisticated Dutch Golden Age still life capturing the delicate play of light on glass, silver, and citrus.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm wood and umber notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Kitchen
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Olive green, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1642 by the Dutch master Willem Claesz. Heda, this work is a superb example of the 'monochrome banketje' or breakfast piece. The composition skillfully balances the varied textures of a tall roemer glass, an overturned silver tazza, and the bright yellow of a partially peeled lemon against a muted, atmospheric background.