Artwork
An Apple, caville rouge, and other Fruits
An Apple, caville rouge, and other Fruits is an oil painting by Jens Juel. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
An Apple, caville rouge, and other Fruits is a still life painting executed in oil by Jens Juel in 1796. It is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a small arrangement of fruits, including apples and a pear, accompanied by berries and a branch with green leaves and red fruits. A butterfly is perched on the left side of the composition, partially obscured by the foliage.
Technique & Style
Juel's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with the dark background accentuating the white and pale colors of the fruits. The artist's attention to the play of light on the subjects gives the painting a three-dimensional quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jens Juel (12 May 1745 – 27 December 1802) was a Danish painter, primarily known for his many portraits, of which the largest collection is on display at Frederiksborg Castle.
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