A pewter plate holds some crumbly cheeses, on top of which is an earthenware plate with curls of butter. Figs, almonds, and raisins lie in a Wan Li porcelain dish, behind which a Venetian glass (decorated with gilt) is on display beside an earthenware jug. Other items lie loose on the table: a roll, some pretzels and a richly decorated knife. Peeters excelled at painting banquet scenes of this type, as evident from her handling of the crumbly cheeses and the creamy curls of butter. One splendid detail is the hole made with a cheese scoop in the large wedge of cheese by the inspector to evaluate the center of the cheese. The striking silver bridal knife is decorated with figures representing the virtues of Faith and Moderation and two intertwined hands. Peeters placed her signature on this knife. The pewter lid of the earthenware jug shows the reflection of a woman's face with a white cap – a self-portrait.... [https://www.mauritshuis.nl/en/explore/the-collection/clara-peeters/]