A close-up view depicts a white, oblong ceramic plate prominently featuring a serving of cooked clams (likely *vongole* or *cozze*) submerged in a reddish-orange, oil-based sauce

A close-up view depicts a white, oblong ceramic plate prominently featuring a serving of cooked clams (likely *vongole* or *cozze*) submerged in a reddish-orange, oil-based sauce. Approximately two dozen clam shells, many open and some closed, are arranged on the plate. To the upper left, a partial view of a second white ceramic plate reveals remnants of a prior course, including a brown, fried food item and green lettuce leaves. In the background, two clear stemmed wine glasses are visible, one positioned behind the other. The upper right corner shows the neck and shoulder of a dark green wine bottle, with another indistinct dark bottle behind it. The table is covered with a patterned tablecloth featuring light beige and maroon squares. Warm, artificial illumination is present, casting reflections on the glassware and the clam sauce. The specific location within Lecce, Italy, cannot be determined from the visual evidence.