Table Silver

Heda was a master of the subdued palette, geometric composition and optical effects. The table provides a horizontal stage for the vertical form of the rummer. Knife, beaker and peel form a diagonal. A window is reflected no less than five times in the glass, while coloured reflections shimmer on the silver and pewter. The tipped-up beaker, the cracked nuts and the lemon – which seems about to fall off – bring movement into the »still life«. The fruit was used to acidulate the wine. The beaker was used for communion. The nut was a symbol of Christ. Together, they recall the Christian hope of redemption.