Still-Life with a Late Ming Ginger Jar (1669) by Willem Kalf
When Willem Kalf painted this ostentatious still life, Amsterdam was the trading center of Europe. Turkish carpets, Venetian glass, Chinese porcelains and tropical fruits were just a few of the exotic commodities brought by Dutch traders to the bustling markets of the capital. The precious goods assembled here celebrate both the artist’s skill and the wealth and enterprise of Holland’s golden age.
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