Artwork
Wreath of fruit, with some flowers, suspended from a metal ring
Wreath of fruit, with some flowers, suspended from a metal ring is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Abraham Mignon. It dates from 1659 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
The painting is called "Wreath of fruit, with some flowers, suspended from a metal ring".
It was made by Abraham Mignon in 1659.
The artist used oil paint to create this work, which is a common medium for paintings from that time.
This fact gives us a clue about the techniques that might have been used.
You can learn more about similar paintings at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
Overview
Wreath of fruit, with some flowers, suspended from a metal ring is a 1659 oil painting by Abraham Mignon, a Dutch still life artist based in Utrecht during the mid-17th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a wreath of fruit accompanied by flowers, all suspended from a metal ring, emblematic of the Dutch Golden Age’s penchant for detailed, symbolic compositions.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, a prevalent medium of the era, Mignon’s work shows the influence of contemporaries like Jan Davidszoon de Heem and Jacob Marrel, characterized by meticulous attention to detail in garland and fruit renderings.
History & Provenance
Created in 1659, the painting is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, a repository of European masterpieces.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Mignon or Minjon (21 June 1640 – 27 March 1679) was a Dutch still life painter.
