Artwork
Young woman peeling a pear at a table with various fruits, an old man with a money bag adressing her
Young woman peeling a pear at a table with various fruits, an old man with a money bag adressing her is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Floris van Schooten. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
About this work
Overview
This 1640 oil painting by Floris van Schooten depicts a young woman peeling a pear at a table laden with fruit, while an older man addresses her, holding a money bag.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a domestic setting with a young woman handling fruit and an older man engaging with her, possibly suggesting a transaction or interaction related to the fruit.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, focusing attention on the central figures amidst a muted background.
Context
The painting is a product of the Dutch Golden Age, a period characterized by thriving art and commerce in the Netherlands, and reflects van Schooten's focus on everyday subjects and still life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Floris Gerritsz van Schooten or Floris van Schooten (between 1585 and 1588 – buried 14 November 1656) was a Dutch painter who practised in a broad range of still life genres including breakfast pieces, fruit pieces, market scenes and large…
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