Subject

Cheese

Still life of a table with crockery, cheese, sausage and fish — Alexander Adriaenssen

Cheese is a subject in art. The gallery holds 27 works in this subject in art, including works by Pieter Claesz, Jan Steen and Luis Egidio Meléndez.

Cheese is a type of dairy product produced in a range of flavors, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It is composed of proteins and fat from milk, usually of cows, goats or sheep, and sometimes of water buffalo.

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cheese?

Cheese is a type of dairy product produced in a range of flavors, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein.

How many Cheese works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 27 public-domain Cheese works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Cheese artists?

Key Cheese artists in the collection include Pieter Claesz, Jan Steen and Luis Egidio Meléndez.

Where can I see Cheese works?

Cheese works in the collection are held by Museo del Prado, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Los Angeles County Museum of Art.