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Symbolism and meaning in Dutch still life painting

by Dr. Christopher D.M. Atkins and Dr. Steven Zucker

Willem Claesz. Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco, 1633, oil on panel, 50.8 x 75.6 cm (Center for Netherlandish Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)

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This work at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

The Center for Netherlandish Art at the MFA Boston

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Heda, Still Life with Glasses and Tobacco

Cite this page as: Dr. Christopher D.M. Atkins and Dr. Steven Zucker, "Symbolism and meaning in Dutch still life painting," in Smarthistory, December 2, 2022, accessed June 8, 2023, https://smarthistory.org/willem-claesz-head-still-life-with-glasses-and-tobacco/.