Breakfast Still Life with Roemer, Meat Pie, Lemon and Bread 1640

Pieter Claesz's 1640 still life, *Breakfast Still Life with Roemer, Meat Pie, Lemon and Bread*, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the everyday. The composition, featuring a glass of wine, a meat pie, a lemon, and bread, creates a sense of quiet domesticity, inviting viewers to contemplate the simple pleasures of life. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and the use of light and shadow enhance the realism of the scene, making the objects appear almost tangible. Claesz's still lifes are known for their subtle symbolism, and this work is no exception, with the food items possibly representing the transience of life and the importance of enjoying the present moment.