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Still Life with porcelain Bowl and Nautilus Cup, 1660. Creator: Willem Kalf
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Still Life with porcelain Bowl and Nautilus Cup, 1660. Creator: Willem Kalf
Still Life with porcelain Bowl and Nautilus Cup, 1660
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1660s Apple Apples Bowl Citrus Fruit Dark Darkness Lemon Lemon Peel Museo Nacional Thyssen Bornemisza Museo Thyssen Bornemisza Nautilus Nautilus Cup Ornament Porcelain Shell Spiral Table Top Tabletop Thyssen Bornemisza Collection Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Willem Kalf Dutch Golden Age Golden Age
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**Still Life with Porcelain Bowl and Nautilus Cup (1660)**
In this exquisite still life painting by Dutch master Willem Kalf, a porcelain bowl and nautilus cup sit majestically on a dark wooden table. The warm glow of candlelight casts long shadows across the tabletop, illuminating the intricate details of the ceramics and surrounding fruit.
A delicate spiral shell adorns the rim of the nautilus cup, its whorls echoing those found in nature. A few slices of citrus - perhaps lemons or apples - rest on a nearby plate, their vibrant colors popping against the somber background. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation and reverence for the beauty that surrounds us.
Painted during Holland's Golden Age (17th century), this masterpiece showcases Kalf's exceptional skill in capturing subtle textures and playing with light. As part of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, **Still Life with Porcelain Bowl and Nautilus Cup** is a treasured artifact of European art heritage, inviting viewers to step into its intimate world for an unforgettable experience.
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