Artwork

Früchtestück

Früchtestück, by François Habert, unspecified
Früchtestück, by François Habert, unspecified

Früchtestück is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist François Habert. It is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Früchtestück is a still life painting created by François Habert in 1721. It is housed at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a table laden with food, including a basket of grapes, shellfish, a roasted turkey, and apples, accompanied by a vase of flowers, a basket of bread, and a pitcher, all set against a dark background.

Technique & Style

The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, with the illumination highlighting the textures of the food and flowers, and the shadows adding depth to the composition, exemplifying the artistic technique known as chiaroscuro.

Artist & collection