Still Life Of Lemons And Olives Pewter Plates A Roemer And A Facon De Venise Wine Glass On A Ledge by Pieter Claesz — Poster

Lemons and olives rest on pewter plates in this quiet still life. The painting, Still Life Of Lemons And Olives Pewter Plates A Roemer And A Facon De Venise Wine Glass On A Ledge, shows Claesz at his most restrained. The composition is spare, the objects few, but the effect is profound. A tipped wine glass catches the light, its transparency contrasting with the dull sheen of the pewter. A lemon peel curls at the edge of the plate, its bright yellow a spot of color in the otherwise muted scene. The background is a dark, indistinct space, allowing the objects to stand out. This poster suits a study or a kitchen, where its calm presence can be appreciated in the quiet moments of the day.