Still-Life with Lemon, Oranges and Glass of Wine by Willem Kalf

Still-Life with Lemon, Oranges and Glass of Wine 1664

willemkalf

photography

still-life

sculpture

charcoal drawing

sculptural image

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

photography

oil painting

sculpting

underpainting

charcoal

watercolor

Willem Kalf’s 1664 oil painting, "Still-Life with Lemon, Oranges and Glass of Wine", exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's mastery of the still life genre. Known for his meticulous detail and use of chiaroscuro, Kalf creates a dramatic interplay of light and shadow across the composition. The viewer's eye is drawn to the textured surface of the glass and the intricately rendered lemon peel, creating an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. This captivating still life exemplifies the Dutch preoccupation with the transience of life and the beauty found in everyday objects.