Still Life with Ham by Gerret Willemsz Heda. A meticulously detailed Dutch Golden Age still life featuring a sliced ham, pewter vessels, and glassware arranged on a cloth-covered table against a neutral background.

Still Life with Ham

Gerret Willemsz Heda

1650 · Oil Paint, Panel

An exquisite 17th-century Dutch still life showcasing masterful textures of metal, glass, and food.

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Where it works

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

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Kitchen
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted around 1650 by Gerret Willemsz Heda, this 'breakfast piece' captures a moment of quiet refinement. The composition balances the heavy luster of pewter and silver with the delicate transparency of glassware, anchored by a central ham and draped white linen.