Still Life with Fruit and a Cherry Branch over a Berkemeyer Glass c. 1658

Pieter de Ring's "Still Life with Fruit and a Cherry Branch over a Berkemeyer Glass" (c. 1658) is a quintessential example of Dutch Golden Age still life painting. The painting showcases a rich array of fruit, including grapes, peaches, and cherries, arranged on a silver plate. The delicate, almost transparent glass goblet, a "Berkemeyer," further highlights the intricate details of the composition. The careful arrangement of objects and the play of light and shadow contribute to the overall sense of realism and visual beauty. The painting is currently housed at the Städel Museum, Frankfurt, Germany.