''One of the greatest Baroque painters of still life in Holland. His most numerous and characteristic works are arrangements of fruits, metal dishes, and wine glasses; compositions of books and musical instruments; and examples of the popular “vanity of life” theme, with such symbolic articles as skulls and hourglasses.'' [http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/259347/Jan-Davidszoon-de-Heem]