Pieter Claesz (1596-1660)

STILL LIFE WITH OYSTERS AND A GLASS OF WINE

1658
Oil on canvas, 63.7x76 cm. Seafood and fish lying on a table, along with a glass of wine, a pewter jug, and a ceramic jug, create a typical composition accentuated by diffused light and a dark honey tone color palette. Pieter Claesz`s signature knife is used, with the painting signed and dated on the blade. This painting is a significant representative of Claesz`s late, mature period, characterized by strong and even expressive expression and creative power. With an expert assessment by Dr. Klaus Ertz from 2021