Still Life with Nautilus Cup

The composition centers on a tall, ornate gilded stem holding a broken nautilus cup, set against a dark, nearly black background. To the right rests a blue-and-white porcelain lidded jar, while a ripe orange with dark green leaves and a curling yellow peel occupy the lower left, and a red drapery runs along the right edge. The lighting creates strong contrasts and highlights the varied textures of glass, ceramic, metal, and fabric, giving the work a Baroque still-life quality with rich, subdued colors.