Artwork
Stilleven met fruit
Stilleven met fruit is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Overview
Stilleven met fruit is an oil painting depicting a still life arrangement.
Subject & Meaning
The still life features a plate with a lemon and an orange, accompanied by grapes, a leafy branch, and a mushroom, set against a dark background. A slice of lemon is placed on the plate's edge, adding to the composition's complexity.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, impasto, and glazing techniques to create depth and texture. The dark background highlights the vibrant colors of the fruit and plate, showcasing the artist's skillful use of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
