Artwork
Basket with Apples, Quinces and Pomegranates
Basket with Apples, Quinces and Pomegranates is an oil painting by the Spanish Baroque Tenebrist artist Juan de Zurbarán. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
The artist used oil paint to create this work, which is a common medium for paintings from this time period.
The painting is called Basket with Apples, Quinces and Pomegranates.
It was made by Juan de Zurbarán in 1643.
The artist used oil paint to create this work, which is a common medium for paintings from this time period.
The painting is held at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, which suggests it is a significant piece.
To learn more about the style and technique used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Overview
Basket with Apples, Quinces and Pomegranates is a 1643 oil painting by Juan de Zurbarán, created within his father Francisco de Zurbarán's Seville workshop. The work exemplifies the Spanish Baroque tenebrist style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a meticulously arranged basket of assorted fruits, emphasizing composition and visual realism. The choice of subjects reflects the still life specialization of the artist.
Technique & Style
Characterized by strong chiaroscuro, the piece showcases precise detail under subdued lighting, blending Spanish Baroque with influences from Dutch, Lombard, and Neapolitan artistic traditions.
History & Provenance
Created in 1643, the painting is now part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, indicating its recognized significance within the art historical canon.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Juan de Zurbarán (1620–1649) was a Spanish Baroque painter. Juan de Zurbarán was born in Llerena, Badajoz, the son of Francisco de Zurbarán (1598–1664), and joined in the workshop that his father owned in Seville, with…
