Who painted Flowers and Fruit?

Flowers and Fruit was painted by Frans Snyders in 1650.

Where can I see Flowers and Fruit?

Flowers and Fruit is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Flowers and Fruit?

Flowers and Fruit is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Can I buy a print of Flowers and Fruit?

Museum-quality prints of Flowers and Fruit are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Flowers and Fruit

Frans Snyders , 1650

Flowers and Fruit is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Frans Snyders. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Frans Snyders’ oil painting Flowers and Fruit, executed around 1650, is a richly populated still‑life composition. The work is part of the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp and presents a tabletop laden with a variety of fruit, flowers, and a small animal tableau.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas arranges peaches, plums, grapes and assorted berries spilling from bowls, dishes and baskets, while vases of blossoms add colour. Below the table two diminutive dogs sniff the floor, a bird perches on a branch overhead, and a snake coils nearby, creating a lively narrative of abundance and the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures.

Technique & Style

Snyders employs a meticulous, almost microscopic rendering of each fruit and berry, achieving a tactile realism. The handling of light across the surfaces produces a gentle sheen, a result of layered glazing that enhances depth and the illusion of translucency in the skin of the fruit and petals.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑17th century, the painting entered the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp’s holdings, where it remains on display. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s workshop in Antwerp, reflecting the city’s thriving market for elaborate still‑life works during the Baroque period.