Still Life with a Gilt Cup

Willem Claesz. Heda (signed by artist), 1635

The range of grey tonalities that Willem Heda could paint is astounding. With this subtle palette, he deftly rendered the objects – of pewter, silver, damask, glass and mother-of-pearl – on this table. A few yellow and ochre accents compliment this refined interplay of colours. Heda specialized in near monochromatic still lifes, so-called ‘tonal banquet pieces’.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-4830
  • Dimensionsheight 87.8 cm x width 112.6 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel