Still Life

This work, too, is a fine example of the theme of transience. To illustrate transience or vanity, Willebeeck turned to everyday objects that refer to conceit or hollowness. The fallen rummer, tazza and Westerwald jug are empty, the lighted cigar is going out, the pipe has been finished and there is no further life in the shell. Here, Willebeeck is pointing chiefly to the transitoriness of luxuries, drink and the stupefying pleasure of tobacco.