Artwork
Still Life with Fruit
Still Life with Fruit is an oil painting by Johannes Hannot. It dates from 1669 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Fruit is an oil painting created by Johannes Hannot around 1669, currently housed at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a plate of sliced peaches and grapes on a table draped with a dark cloth, with cherries hanging over the edge, set against a dark background that accentuates the fruit.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique utilizing strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a realistic representation of the fruit.
Artist & collection
