The artwork entitled “Still Life with Tazza,” created by Pieter Claesz, exemplifies the Neoclassicism movement and belongs to the genre of still life.
In this meticulously detailed composition, the artist presents a harmonious arrangement of various domestic objects on a table. The focal point is a silver tazza, an ornamental cup, which has been artistically depicted with exquisite craftsmanship. Adjacent to the tazza, one can observe a partially-peeled lemon, a bread roll, and a knife, all positioned on a silver plate. Surrounding these central elements are additional items such as a glass, a stack of books, walnuts, a pocket watch, and a plate of olives, signifying both the abundance and simplicity of 17th-century domestic life. The overall scene is rendered with remarkable realism, demonstrating Claesz’s masterful ability to capture textures and light, characteristic of the Neoclassical style.
