Students view and analyze "Still Life," by Cornelis de Heem. They answer discussion questions about the painting, write similes, discuss symbolism, create a still life sketch, and create a paint box poem.

An image of "Festoon with Fruit and Flowers", created by Cornelis De Heem during the 1650's (Oil on canvas, 70 x 56 cm).

An image of "Still-Life with Oysters, Lemons and Grapes", created by Cornelis De Heem during the 1660's (Oil on oak, 37 x 45 cm).

An image of "Vanitas Still-Life with Musical Instruments", created by Cornelis De Heem after 1661 (Oil on canvas, 153 x 166,5 cm).

An image of "Still-Life with Flowers", created by Cornelis De Heem, c. 1660 (Oil on canvas).

An image of "Still-Life of Fruit", created by Cornelis De Heemz (Oil on canvas, 47 x 39 cm).

An image of "Flower Still-Life", created by Cornelis De Heemz (Oil on canvas, 53 x 42,5 cm).

An image of "Still-Life with Flowers and Fruit", created by Cornelis De Heemz (Oil on canvas, 55,8 x 73,5 cm).