Artwork
Früchtekranz mit dem Jesus- und Johannesknaben
Früchtekranz mit dem Jesus- und Johannesknaben is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Frans van Everbroeck. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Früchtekranz mit dem Jesus- und Johannesknaben is a 1655 oil painting by Frans van Everbroeck, a Flemish artist known for still lifes. The work is part of the Flemish Baroque movement and is held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a garland of flowers and fruit surrounding a central scene of the infant Jesus and John the Baptist. The figures are shown interacting with a basket of fruit, set against a dark background that enhances the sense of depth and focus on the central image.
Technique & Style
Van Everbroeck's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, creates a dramatic effect. The dense arrangement of flowers and foliage gives the impression of depth, with some elements appearing almost three-dimensional.
History & Provenance
Frans van Everbroeck was active in Antwerp, Amsterdam, and London, and his work influenced Dutch painters such as Abraham Mignon and Maria van Oosterwyck. The painting remains part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans van Everbroeck (c. 1628– between 1676 and 1693) was a Flemish still life painter who is known for his fruit still lifes, vanitas still lifes and pronkstillevens. He was active in Antwerp, Amsterdam and London. The…
