Stilleven van kaas en fruit met een ornamentrand 1668 - 1680

"Stilleven van kaas en fruit met een ornamentrand" (Still Life of Cheese and Fruit with an Ornamental Border) is an etching by Joseph Kling, dating from between 1668 and 1680. The artwork features a central still life composition of cheese, fruit, and a pitcher, set on a table in a partially visible interior space. The central scene is surrounded by an elaborate ornamental border composed of intricately rendered flowers and foliage. The overall effect is one of abundance and opulence, characteristic of Dutch still life paintings of the 17th century. The image provides insight into the cultural and aesthetic values of the period, as it depicts both the beauty of nature and the prosperity of the Dutch middle class.