That Henk Helmantel can still paint masterpieces in his later years is proven in the still life with Roman glass and tomatoes. The work has been widely published on calendars and postcards. The fresh use of color, the flaky texture of the deposits on the Roman glass, and the tomatoes visible through the glass combine to form a very fine still life. The treatment of light gives the work a soft appearance. And the softest works are usually also the most beloved.