
Cornelis de Heem
Still Life with a Roemer, Grapes, Apricots, and Oranges
This oil painting by Cornelis de Heem exemplifies the sumptuous still life tradition of 17th century Dutch Golden Age art, featuring an arrangement of precious glass, fresh fruits, and luxurious goods that demonstrate both the artist's technical mastery and the period's fascination with material abundance. The composition centers on a delicate Roemer glass filled with wine, surrounded by cascading grapes, apricots, and oranges rendered with meticulous attention to texture, light, and color. De Heem's carefully orchestrated arrangement celebrates both the pleasures of consumption and the painter's virtuosity in capturing the subtle play of light across diverse surfaces.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Master Paintings Part I
February 6, 2025
Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000
Lot 327
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