European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection Still Life with a Roemer Made in Amsterdam, Netherlands17th century Willem Kalf, Dutch (active Amsterdam), 1619 - 1693 Oil on canvas Currently not on view Cat. 635 John G. Johnson Collection, 1917 |
LabelWillem Kalf contrasts the glistening seeds of a pomegranate on an elaborate silver platter atop a soft Smyrna (Turkish) carpet, showing his ability to capture optical effects. Behind the splendid roemer in the center is a type of tall wine glass that Kalf often included in his paintings, barely noticeable but for its reflections. |
