1637
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
A Breakfast-piece is a 1637 unspecified by Pieter Claesz, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a still life of breakfast items on a table. There's a large metal cup, a plate with sliced bread, and a whole loaf of bread. A knife and a napkin are also on the table. In the background, there are some flowers and leaves. The painting has a dark, muted color palette, which gives it a somber mood. The use of chiaroscuro creates deep shadows and highlights, adding depth to the scene. If you're interested in seeing more works by this artist, check out Pieter Claesz.
Pieter Claesz was born in 1596 or 1597 in Berchem, near Antwerp, and moved to Haarlem in the Dutch Republic around 1620.
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