52 x 69.5 cm
Maxmilián Pfeiler became a member of the Prague Lesser Town painting guild in 1683 and is known to have lived in Rome from 1694 to 1721. In Rome he was influenced by the works of Christian Berentz and Franz Werner Tamm (1658–1724).
The still life is spread outside, probably in a garden. A silver plate and bowl overflowing with blue and green grapes, apples and pomegranates are placed on a lace-trimmed tablecloth. A red parrot sits on the right edge of the picture and looks at the viewer. The fine, gray leaves of the vine in the background on the left respond with their filigree to the lace of the tablecloth. The lace tablecloth has a P embroidered in the corner, which is a reference to Pfeiler's surname.
Expert opinion Dr. Fred Meijer
Size 52 x 69.5 cm
Oil on canvas
