Joseph Stöber, After De Heem, Allegory Of The Eucharist In A Garland Of Flowers

JOSEPH STÖBER, AFTER JAN DAVIDSZ. DE HEEM
Allegory of the Eucharist in a Garland of Flowers and Fruits

Austria, 19th century

This print was most likely executed in etching with engraved details, a technique commonly used in the 19th century for reproductions after Old Masters. The visual effect combines the fluidity of etched lines with the precision of engraving, resulting in a composition of rich symbolism and refined technical quality.

signed: J. D. de Heem pinx. / Jos. Stöber sc.
35.5 × 28.5 cm / 14 × 11.2 in; framed: 57 × 48 cm / 22.4 × 18.9 in
Provenance: Private collection, Vienna

This finely executed and decorative print by Joseph Stöber (1768–1852) is a faithful interpretation of a famous composition by Jan Davidsz. de Heem, whose original painting is housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. At the center stands a radiant Eucharistic chalice set in an architectural niche, surrounded by a lush baroque garland of fruits, flowers, and foliage — a rich example of the pronkstilleven style.

The composition blends technical virtuosity with theological symbolism: grapes, wheat, and pomegranates allude to the Passion and the Eucharist. The black-and-white rendering enhances the trompe-l’œil effect and recalls the graphic refinement of Flemish baroque tradition.

Very good condition.
Presented in an elegant 20th-century gilded frame with a wide mat, suitable for display in a refined interior or discerning collection.