Abraham van Beijeren’s sumptuous pronk still life forms the apotheosis of the theme of grapes, drink and drinking paraphernalia and represents the glorification of wine.
ABRAHAM VAN BEIJEREN
The Hague 1620/1621 - 1690 Overschie
Pronk Still Life (Glorification of Wine)
c. 1650
Canvas, 115.5 x 89.3 cm
Private collection
Abraham van Beijeren’s sumptuous pronk still life forms the apotheosis of the theme of grapes, drink and drinking paraphernalia and represents the glorification of wine.