He is known for his vanitas still lifes , which are made up of objects referencing the precariousness of life .
' smoker ' still lifes ( the so - called ' toebackjes ' ) , which depict smoking utensils .
He is known for his vanitas still lifes , which are made up of objects referencing the precariousness of life , and ' smoker ' still lifes ( the so - called ' toebackjes ' ) , which depict smoking utensils .