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Almonds, Oysters, Sweets, Chestnuts, and Wine on a Wooden Table, c. 1605-30 (oil on panel)
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Almonds, Oysters, Sweets, Chestnuts, and Wine on a Wooden Table, c. 1605-30 (oil on panel)
2973586 Almonds, Oysters, Sweets, Chestnuts, and Wine on a Wooden Table, c.1605-30 (oil on panel) by Beert, Osias the Elder (c.1570-1624) (follower of); 46.1x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bears signature D. D. Heem with the second and third initials conjoined in the lower left
foreground.
The depiction of this sumptuous still life derives from imagery used by Osias Beert I and Frans Francken I to illustrate the story The Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, a parable of greed and deprivation.
In the left foreground is a Wan Li bowl of peeled almonds mixed with candied almonds (today called " Jordan almonds" ) and candied cinnamon sticks, called kapittelstokjes in Dutch after the marker used as a place holder in the Bible by a minister. To the right are oysters on a pewter platter. On the left, two faAzon de Venise glasses, filled with white and red wine. In the centre, an ornate silver tazza decorated with bejeweled seahorses, holds an array of sweets including a rectangular almond paste tartlet, a tartlet topped with three different types of grapes, round almond paste tartlets, biscotti, as well as white and red molded letters.); eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish, out of copyright
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Almond Almonds Bread Roll Cake Cakes Candies Chestnut Chestnuts Delicacy Glasses Nuts Oyster Shellfish Sweets
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This still life painting, titled "Almonds, Oysters, Sweets, Chestnuts, and Wine on a Wooden Table" transports us back to the 17th century. Created by Flemish artist Osias Beert I or possibly his follower Frans Francken I, this oil on panel artwork showcases an opulent display of food and drink. The composition is rich with symbolism and references to biblical stories. Inspired by "The Rich Man and Poor Lazarus" a parable about greed and deprivation, the painting serves as a reminder of the consequences of excess. In the foreground lies a bowl filled with peeled almonds mixed with candied almonds known as "Jordan almonds" today. Adjacent to it are oysters elegantly arranged on a pewter platter. Two Façon de Venise glasses hold white and red wine while an ornate silver tazza adorned with bejeweled seahorses takes center stage. This exquisite vessel holds an assortment of sweets including almond paste tartlets in various shapes, biscotti, molded letters in both white and red colors. Every detail in this artwork speaks volumes about indulgence and luxury prevalent during that era. The meticulous brushwork brings out the textures of each element showcased on the wooden table. Currently housed in a private collection but available for viewing at eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts in New York City, this masterpiece continues to captivate viewers centuries after its creation.
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