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Silver Wine Jug, Ham, and Fruit
Silver Wine Jug, Ham, and Fruit is an oil painting by Abraham van Beijeren. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
Abraham van Beijeren's 1660 oil painting depicts a classic still life arrangement featuring a silver wine jug, a ham, and an assortment of fruit.
Abraham van Beijeren's 1660 oil painting depicts a classic still life arrangement featuring a silver wine jug, a ham, and an assortment of fruit. The composition centers on these specific objects, presenting them with a focus on their material textures and forms. As a work of the Dutch still life genre, the piece captures a moment of domestic abundance and culinary luxury.
The inclusion of the silver vessel alongside the prepared meat and fresh produce highlights the wealth and refined taste associated with such gatherings in the Netherlands of that era.
Technique & Style
Abraham van Beijeren executed Silver Wine Jug, Ham, and Fruit in 1660 using oil paint on canvas. The work measures 99.7 cm in height and 82.6 cm in width. As a Dutch still life, the painting depicts a composition featuring fruit alongside a silver wine jug and ham. The medium and support are consistent with the artist's practice in the Netherlands during the mid-seventeenth century.
History & Provenance
Abraham van Beijeren created the still life painting Silver Wine Jug, Ham, and Fruit in 1660 within the Netherlands. Executed in oil on canvas, the work measures 99.7 cm in height and 82.6 cm in width. The piece entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1960, where it is currently held under the accession number 1960.80.
Context
The painting Silver Wine Jug, Ham, and Fruit (1660) is an oil on canvas still life by Abraham van Beijeren, a Dutch artist noted for his banquet scenes. Its composition features a silver wine jug, sliced ham and assorted fruit, arranged with meticulous detail typical of the genre.
The work measures 99.7 cm by 82.6 cm and has been part of the Cleveland Museum of Art collection since 1960, where it is studied as a representative example of 17th‑century Dutch still‑life painting and of van Beijeren's mature style.
Overview
Abraham van Beijeren, a Dutch painter from the 17th century, created Silver Wine Jug, Ham, and Fruit in 1660. This oil painting exemplifies his specialization in elaborate still lifes, a genre he pursued after an earlier career focusing on marine subjects. Born around 1620 in The Hague, Van Beijeren was active until his death in 1690, becoming known for his detailed depictions of luxurious objects and foodstuffs, including fish.
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Abraham Hendriksz van Beijeren or Abraham van Beyeren (c. 1620, The Hague – March 1690, Overschie (Rotterdam)) was a Dutch Baroque painter of still lifes. Little recognized in his day and initially active as a marine…
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