Still-Life with Oysters, Lemons and Grapes

The painting depicts a richly laid table in studied disorder. The structure and composition are borrowed from Jan Davidsz. de Heem, the artist's father (see e.g. the still-life in Berlin). However, the faithful reproduction, the clear, brilliant colours and the intense light that sets off the objects it strikes, make the painting appear harsher and less animated than Jan Davidsz.' works.