The artwork titled “Breakfast Still Life with Roemer, Meat Pie, Lemon and Bread” was created by Pieter Claesz in 1640. This piece belongs to the Baroque art movement and is categorized under the genre of still life.
The artwork presents a meticulously detailed depiction of an elegant breakfast scene. Dominating the composition is a large roemer glass filled with wine, which stands next to a sliced meat pie showcasing its rich filling. A peeled lemon, with its rind skillfully coiled, is placed in the foreground on a pewter plate, accompanied by a small loaf of bread, partially broken, that rests near scattered nuts and a decorative knife. A white cloth, draped over the edge of the table, adds a touch of light and softness to the arrangement. The subdued palette and subtle play of light and shadow demonstrate the artist’s mastery in capturing the textures and the essence of inanimate objects, typical of the still life genre during the Baroque period.
