Who painted Still Life with Pie, Glasses and Tazza?

Still Life with Pie, Glasses and Tazza was painted by Willem Claesz Heda.

Where can I see Still Life with Pie, Glasses and Tazza?

Still Life with Pie, Glasses and Tazza is held by Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

What movement is Still Life with Pie, Glasses and Tazza?

Still Life with Pie, Glasses and Tazza is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Still Life with Pie, Glasses and Tazza

Willem Claesz Heda

Still Life with Pie, Glasses and Tazza is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem Claesz Heda. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

About this work

Overview

Still Life with Pie, Glasses and Tazza is an oil painting by Dutch Golden Age artist Willem Claesz Heda, featuring a tabletop arrangement of everyday items against a plain background.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene still life with a large pie on a black platter, glasses arranged behind it, and a decorative, intricately designed plate on the right, evoking a sense of refined simplicity.

Technique & Style

Heda's composition emphasizes elegance through the strategic placement of objects on a white cloth, leveraging a plain backdrop to focus attention on the subjects, characteristic of his late breakfast genre contributions.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, reflecting its recognized value within Heda's oeuvre and the broader Dutch Golden Age movement.

Artist & collection

Artist

Willem Claesz Heda

Willem Claesz Heda was born in Haarlem on December 14, 1594, the son of Claes Pietersz, the city architect, and spent his entire life and career in that city.