Who painted Cut-Out Trompe l'Oeil Easel with Fruit Piece?

Cut-Out Trompe l'Oeil Easel with Fruit Piece was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see Cut-Out Trompe l'Oeil Easel with Fruit Piece?

Cut-Out Trompe l'Oeil Easel with Fruit Piece is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Cut-Out Trompe l'Oeil Easel with Fruit Piece

Cut-Out Trompe l'Oeil Easel with Fruit Piece is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Cut-Out Trompe l'Oeil Easel with Fruit Piece is a trompe l'oeil work created around 1650. It is a wooden easel holding a framed still life painting, and is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a still life of fruit, including peaches, grapes, and a melon, alongside a golden vase and a basket. The arrangement is designed to create a convincing illusion, blurring the line between the physical easel and the painted scene.

Technique & Style

The artist has achieved a high level of realism, incorporating details such as a half-used palette, a small portrait bust, and a bundle of brushes on the easel's shelf. A cloth draped over the easel's frame adds to the illusion, creating a seamless transition between the physical and painted elements.