Artwork
Still Life with Fruit
Still Life with Fruit is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Mortel. It dates from 1703 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Fruit is a 1703 oil painting by Jan Mortel, a Leiden-based artist known for his still lifes. The work is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a variety of fruits, some cut open, against a dark background that accentuates their colors and textures. The arrangement conveys a sense of abundance.
Technique & Style
Mortel's use of color ranges from deep reds and purples to bright yellows and oranges, capturing the different fruits' appearances. His work is associated with the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant artistic production.
History & Provenance
Created in 1703, Still Life with Fruit is characteristic of Mortel's oeuvre, which often drew inspiration from other Dutch still life painters like Abraham Mignon and Jan Davidsz de Heem.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Mortel (baptized 16 October 1652 – 15 October 1719) was a Dutch Golden Age flower painter.
