Artwork
Still life with watermelon and pear
Still life with watermelon and pear is an unspecified painting by Josefa de Óbidos. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Still life with watermelon and pear is a 1670 painting by Josefa de Óbidos, a prolific Portuguese artist known for her still-life works. The painting is part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a simple arrangement of fruit and flowers on a table, featuring a cut-open watermelon, a whole pear, grapes, and white flowers. The everyday subject matter is characteristic of de Óbidos' still-life compositions.
Technique & Style
The work showcases de Óbidos' attention to detail and skill in capturing textures and colors. The painting's realism is evident in the rendering of the watermelon's seeds and the pear's skin.
Artist & collection
Artist
Josefa de Óbidos (Portuguese: ; c. 1630 – 22 July 1684) was a Spanish-born Portuguese painter. Her birth name was Josefa de Ayala Figueira, but she signed her work as "Josefa em Óbidos" or "Josefa de Ayalla". All of her…
