Still Life with Drinking-Horn by Willem Kalf. A dramatic still life featuring a bright red lobster on a silver platter, a tall silver-mounted drinking horn, and various glassware set against a dark background.

Still Life with Drinking-Horn

Willem Kalf

1653 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterpiece of light and shadow, this 17th-century still life showcases a vibrant lobster and luxurious ornamental objects with stunning realism.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted by Dutch Golden Age master Willem Kalf in 1653, this 'pronkstilleven' (sumptuous still life) is a definitive example of the genre's mastery of chiaroscuro. The composition focuses on the textural contrast between the vibrant red shell of the lobster, the polished silver of the drinking horn, and the translucent quality of the glassware, all anchored by a richly patterned rug in the foreground.

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