Artwork
Still life of fruits and flowers
Still life of fruits and flowers is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1702 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle. This oil painting depicts a still life arrangement of fruits and flowers.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting depicts a still life arrangement of fruits and flowers.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a cut-open pomegranate with spilling seeds, surrounded by other fruits like grapes and apples, and a vase overflowing with flowers and greenery, conveying a sense of abundance and fertility.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in a realistic style, characterized by detailed renderings of the textures and shapes of the depicted objects, with a muted color palette dominated by shades of green, red, and brown.
Artist & collection
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