Plate with lobster, silver jug, large Berkenmeyer, fruit bowl, violin and books

A large ornate silver Berkenmeyer jug stands on the left, with a lobster curled across a plate in the foreground and a glass of pale wine nearby; a violin and a stack of books recede into the background. To the right, a fruit bowl contains grapes and leaves, while a lemon half, a round loaf, and a few small objects rest on the white tablecloth, all rendered with precise textures and subtle reflections. The painting exemplifies Pieter Claesz's Dutch still-life style, using a restrained earth-toned palette, careful chiaroscuro, and a balanced composition that highlights metallic surfaces, organic textures, and glass.