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Still Life with a Broken Glass, 1642 (oil on panel)
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Still Life with a Broken Glass, 1642 (oil on panel)
3704104 Still Life with a Broken Glass, 1642 (oil on panel) by Heda, Willem Claesz. (1594-1680); 58.5x67.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23146290
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Bowl Broken Crystal Dish Golden Age Knife Lemon Olives Peel Plates Roemer Silver Tazza
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This still life painting by Willem Claesz. Heda, titled "Still Life with a Broken Glass" transports viewers back to the year 1642 in the Netherlands. The oil on panel artwork, measuring 58.5x67.5 cm, is housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Heda's meticulous attention to detail is evident as he skillfully captures an array of objects on a table. A broken glass takes center stage, symbolizing fragility and imperfection amidst an otherwise harmonious composition. Surrounding it are various elements that bring this scene to life – metal utensils, peeled fruit, a knife poised for action, crystal glasses shimmering with wine, and plates filled with olives and lemon slices. The artist's masterful use of light showcases each object's texture and materiality; from the gleaming silver tazza to the delicate golden roemer glassware. This piece exemplifies Dutch Golden Age painting at its finest – showcasing not only technical prowess but also an exploration of botany and natural history through depictions of fruits and botanical specimens. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing tableau frozen in time, we are transported into a world where beauty coexists with decay - reminding us that even brokenness can be transformed into artistry worth admiring.
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