The objects in this dynamic composition reference foreign and domestic commodities circulating in the great trading center of Amsterdam, where Kalf executed this painting. Imported luxury goods—the Qing Dynasty porcelain
jar from China, the lemon with spiraling peel, and the delicate Venetian glass—anchor the arrangement. The ornamented silver tray and the wine glass, seated on a gilded mount adorned with a putto clutching a cornucopia,
epitomize exquisite Dutch local craft. These precious items subtly reflect the light, which transforms them into sparkling gems that rival the prized articles themselves.
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