Who painted Still-life with Dish of Fruit?

Still-life with Dish of Fruit was painted by Balthasar van der Ast in 1623.

Where can I see Still-life with Dish of Fruit?

Still-life with Dish of Fruit is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Still-life with Dish of Fruit?

Still-life with Dish of Fruit is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Still-life with Dish of Fruit?

Museum-quality prints of Still-life with Dish of Fruit are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Still-life with Dish of Fruit

Balthasar van der Ast , 1623

Still-life with Dish of Fruit is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Balthasar van der Ast. It dates from 1623 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Still-life with Dish of Fruit, painted in 1623 by Balthasar van der Ast, is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age, characterized by its serene and detailed depiction of everyday objects.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a dish overflowing with assorted fruits (apples, grapes, cherries), accompanied by leaves and flowers. This composition embodies the Dutch still-life tradition, emphasizing simplicity and the beauty of mundane subjects.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases van der Ast's attention to texture and detail. The muted color palette, dominated by browns, greens, and yellows, contributes to an overall atmosphere of elegance and restraint.

History & Provenance

Created during van der Ast's early career, this piece is notable for its contribution to the development of shell still lifes, a genre the artist would further specialize in. The painting is currently part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Context

Painted during the Dutch Golden Age, a time of flourishing art markets and genre specialization, Still-life with Dish of Fruit reflects van der Ast's role in the evolution of still-life painting, alongside his contemporaries.

Legacy

While specific lasting impacts of Still-life with Dish of Fruit on the broader art historical canon are not prominently documented, it remains a characteristic example of van der Ast's contribution to the Dutch still-life genre of the 17th century.

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Artist

Balthasar van der Ast

Balthasar van der Ast (Middelburg, 1593/94 – Delft, 7 March 1657) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in still lifes of flowers and fruit, as well as painting a number of remarkable shell still lifes; he is…