Das Frühstück (1679)

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Willem van Aelst's "Das Frühstück," painted in 1679, is a resplendent example of a 17th-century Dutch still life that offers more than just aesthetic delight. This painting is layered with detail and texture, capturing the richness of a lavish breakfast spread.At the forefront of the composition, the viewer is met with an opulent arrangement of various foods, indicative of wealth and abundance. The central focus is a roast, perhaps pheasant, with its rich, golden brown hues and texture so meticulously rendered that one can almost sense its crispness. Accompanying the roasted fowl are sumptuous seafood items, including an artfully arranged fish, its silver scales catching the light, and an open oyster, a symbol of luxury during the period.This bountiful display is set against a dark background, which serves to enhance the vivid colors and intricate details of the food and the shiny, reflective surfaces of the glassware. Two large glass goblets dominate the upper left side, one catching the light, illuminating the translucence and delicate crafting of the glass. Among these items, grapes and vine leaves drape elegantly, adding a natural, organic touch to the ensemble and hinting at the tradition of wine and festivity.Van Aelst's skill in texture and detail is not only a testament to his artistic prowess but also serves as a narrative device, reflecting the themes of wealth, indulgence, and the ephemeral nature of material pleasures.

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Willem van Aelst was a Dutch Golden Age artist who specialized in still life painting with flowers.

Van Aelst was born in Delft into a family of prominent city magistrates. He learned to paint from his uncle, still life painter Evert van Aelst. in 1643 November 9 he entered the Master of the Guild of Saint Luke in Delft.

1645-1649 lived in France.