Artwork
Still-life with Fruit and Flowers
Still-life with Fruit and Flowers is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Younger. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Still-life with Fruit and Flowers is a 1698 oil painting by Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Younger, a Flemish Baroque artist known for decorative still lifes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a copper bowl overflowing with fruit and a tangle of flowers on a shelf against a dark background, showcasing a vibrant arrangement of natural elements.
Technique & Style
Verbruggen's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with light highlighting the texture and color of the fruit and flowers, rendering them in a lifelike manner.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection, exemplifying Verbruggen's collaborative approach to still life, often integrating his work into broader compositions with figure artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Younger
Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen or Gasparo Pedro Verbruggen (baptized on 11 April 1664 in Antwerp – buried on 14 March 1730 in Antwerp) was a Flemish still life painter who is principally known for his decorative still lifes with flowers and…
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