Anton Weiss made this still life, Pompoen, bessen, druiven en perziken, with pen in gray in the first half of the 19th century. During this period, many artists focused on capturing the beauty and abundance of nature. This work reflects the cultural values of the time, where the representation of food and natural elements often symbolized wealth, prosperity and the pleasures of life. The arrangement of the fruits, with their varied textures and shapes, invites a sensory experience. It makes us consider the role of still life in reflecting the social and economic contexts of its time. Weiss’s choice of subject and medium speaks to a desire to capture and celebrate the everyday world around him. Does this artwork reflect a traditional representation of still life, or does it offer a new way of seeing the world?