Breakfast Piece 1646 1646

pieterclaesz

photography

still-life

sculpture

charcoal drawing

sculptural image

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

photography

oil painting

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

charcoal

watercolor

"Breakfast Piece 1646" is a still life by Pieter Claesz, painted in 1646, showcasing the Dutch Golden Age mastery of the genre. The painting depicts a simple breakfast spread, featuring a roasted fish, bread, a halved orange, a glass of wine, and grapes, meticulously arranged on a table covered with a white tablecloth. Claesz's meticulous attention to detail and realistic depiction of the objects create a sense of stillness and contemplation, inviting viewers to pause and appreciate the everyday beauty of simple things.