Still Life with a Ham, Silver Decanter and a Roemer

Still Life with Ham, Silver Decanter and Roemer by Willem Claesz Heda (1656) is a captivating example of the late breakfast genre. Featuring a succulent ham alongside elegant glassware and tableware, this painting exemplifies Heda's signature style: meticulous texture, balanced arrangement, and subtle illumination.

Willem Claesz Heda

Willem Claesz. Heda (1594-c. 1680) was a Dutch Golden Age master of still life painting, renowned for his innovative 'breakfast pieces' & realistic depictions of glass, metal, and food. A pioneer of tonal realism.

Museum of Fine Arts

Explore European art history at Budapest's Szépművészeti Múzeum! Discover ancient treasures & masterpieces within a stunning neoclassical palace – a cultural gem awaits.