| | Was trying to find a larger view of Kalf's, but not... from what of his other works, this is an exception to how he usually painted, namely with a deep dark single light projection...
however, as in his others, he shows an abundance of opulence, quality wares not usual in most households, along with fine foods not generally so easily gotten... taking this with the extreme realism of his technique, this displays a toast, as it were, to successful living - a celebrating of the 'good life', which in turn is an affirmation that a good life is possible, and desirable... further, this good life is widespaced, as the items are gathered from far places - a cosmopolitan outlook of the world, rather than the provincialism otherwise...
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