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Eglon van der Neer was the son of Aert van der Neer, the Dutch landscapist active in Amsterdam. Eglon is best known for genre pieces done in the style of Terborch and Metsu. He carried on Terborch's and Metsu's tradition of showing interiors with scenes of the life of the wealthy classes, and he did so effectively. The rendering of the gown worn by the woman at her breakfast is inspired by and rivals Terborch's depictions of such materials.
In this painting the sitter appears with her head uncovered, an exceedingly stylish dress, and a pearl necklace and bracelet as well as earrings. She holds a plate of oysters, and the objects on the table suggest elegant entertainment.
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