In this oil painting by Abraham Susenier (circa 1660s), a glistening lobster shell and two freshly shucked North Sea oysters entice the viewer with their succulence. This feast for the body is set against symbols of spiritual nourishment: a Römer glass filled with white wine and a cluster of grapes — both common Eucharistic emblems.
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