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Still Life with a Roemer

Still Life with a Roemer, by Maerten Boelema de Stomme, oil, 1643
Still Life with a Roemer, by Maerten Boelema de Stomme, oil, 1643

Still Life with a Roemer is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Maerten Boelema de Stomme. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Still Life with a Roemer is an oil painting created by Maerten Boelema de Stomme in 1643, currently held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a roemer wine glass on a table with a white cloth, accompanied by a plate with a crab and a bun, a small jug, and a piece of paper.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases detailed renderings of objects, with light from the left side accentuating their forms, and a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown and beige.

Artist & collection

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Still Life with a Roemer?

Still Life with a Roemer was painted by Maerten Boelema de Stomme in 1643.

Where can I see Still Life with a Roemer?

Still Life with a Roemer is held by Philadelphia Museum of Art.

What movement is Still Life with a Roemer?

Still Life with a Roemer is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Still Life with a Roemer?

Museum-quality prints of Still Life with a Roemer are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.