Still life of fruit and flowers

Executed on a copper support, the painting demonstrates a meticulous attention to detail. Peeters rendered various textures with precision, from the glossy surface of the grapes to the delicate softness of the flower petals. The interplay of colors and the careful depiction of light contribute to the realism and visual richness characteristic of Dutch Golden Age still-life painting.

Clara Peeters was a notable Flemish still-life painter active in the early 17th century, a period known as the Dutch Golden Age. She distinguished herself as one of the few professional women artists of her time, navigating an era that often presented limitations for female practitioners. Her focus on detailed depictions of food and everyday objects became a hallmark of her artistic output.