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A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate
827636 A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate, Crayfish and Shrimp in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Bowl, 1649 (oil on canvas) by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); 75.5x123 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate, Crayfish and Shrimp in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Bowl. Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606-1684). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1649. 75.5 x 123cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
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1640s 1649 Alloy Artist Dutch Banquet Bowl Chine Chinois Citrus Fruit Crayfish Crockery Cutlery Darkness Dutch Art Dutch Artist Feast Flatware Household Equipment Kitchenware Large Group Large Group Of Objects Lemon Mid 17th Century Mid Seventeenth Century Ming Ming Dynasty Nature Morte Netherlandish Artist Nocturnal Old Master Paintings Old Masters Oriental Peeled Pewter Plate Porcelain Porselein Shellfish Shrimp Silver Silvered Spoon Stilllife Utensil Wanli Interior Decoration Jan Davidsz De Heem Mealtime
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A Pie on a Pewter Plate, a Partly peeled Lemon, A Silver Spoon on a Pewter Plate" is an exquisite still life painting by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz. de Heem. Created in 1649, this oil on canvas masterpiece captures the beauty and opulence of a banquet table. In the center of the composition sits a delicious pie placed upon a pewter plate, its golden crust tempting viewers with its flaky layers. Next to it lies a partly peeled lemon, adding a vibrant burst of citrus color to the scene. A silver spoon rests delicately on another pewter plate nearby, ready to be used for indulging in this sumptuous feast. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he includes crayfish and shrimp nestled within an intricately decorated Wanli Kraak Porselein bowl from China. This oriental touch adds an exotic element to the composition. De Heem's skillful use of light and shadow creates depth and dimensionality within the painting. The warm glow illuminates each object, highlighting their textures and colors against the dark background. This artwork showcases not only de Heem's technical mastery but also his ability to transform ordinary objects into extraordinary subjects through his meticulous rendering. It invites viewers into a world where food becomes art and everyday items become symbols of abundance and luxury. With its rich symbolism and masterful execution, "A Pie on a Pewter Plate" continues to captivate audiences centuries after its creation.
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