Artwork
Still-Life with Flowers and Fruit
Still-Life with Flowers and Fruit is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Davidsz. de Heem. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Still-Life with Flowers and Fruit, created by Jan Davidsz. de Heem in 1660, is a characteristic oil painting of the Dutch Golden Age, distinguished by its meticulous detail and vibrant composition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a meticulously arranged still life of flowers in a vase and an assortment of fruit, including grapes and oranges. This composition reflects the era's artistic preoccupation with naturalistic representation of abundance.
Technique & Style
De Heem employs masterful use of chiaroscuro, where strategic light and deep shadows create a three-dimensional effect, enhancing the realism of the depicted objects' textures and forms.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the collection at the Uffizi Gallery, a testament to its enduring value as a representative piece of 17th-century Dutch still-life painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria van Oosterwijck (1630–1693), also spelled Oosterwyck, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, specialising in richly detailed flower paintings and other still lifes.
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