1665
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Still Life with Fruit is a 1665 oil by Abraham van Beijeren, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a still life of fruit, including grapes, peaches, and figs. The fruit is arranged on a silver platter and a wooden table. A large copper urn sits behind the platter, and a glass of wine is placed to the left. The background is dark, which helps the fruit and other objects stand out. The painting is very detailed, with the artist paying close attention to the textures and colors of the fruit and other objects. The use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting. The artist who created this painting is Abraham van Beijeren.
Abraham Hendriksz van Beijeren or Abraham van Beyeren (c. 1620, The Hague – March 1690, Overschie (Rotterdam)) was a Dutch Baroque painter of still lifes. Little recognized in his day and initially active as a marine…
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