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“A tasty morsel”

Philipp Sauerland

1727

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Allegory

Dominant colour

“A tasty morsel” is a 1727 oil by Philipp Sauerland, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?: Philipp Sauerland
When & what style?: 1727
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting at a table, surrounded by food and other objects. She's wearing a white dress with a brown apron and has dark hair. The table is filled with fruits, bread, and other foods. There's also a basket of fruit in front of her. The woman is looking at something outside the window, and there's a cat sitting on the windowsill. The room is dark, but there's a light coming from the window. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and peaceful. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman and the food on the table.