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Fruta, by Cornelis de Heem, unspecified, 1650

Fruta

Cornelis de Heem

1650

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Fruta is a 1650 unspecified by Cornelis de Heem, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Cornelis de Heem
When & what style?
1650 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a still life of a table with a variety of fruits, including grapes, peaches, and berries. A large horn and a basket are also visible on the table. The background is dark, which highlights the colors of the fruits. The arrangement of the fruits and objects on the table creates a sense of abundance and luxury. The use of dark colors in the background adds depth and contrast to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about still life paintings, you might want to explore the work of Cornelis de Heem.

About the artist

Portrait of Cornelis de Heem
Artist

Cornelis de Heem

Cornelis de Heem was a still-life painter associated with both Flemish Baroque and Dutch Golden Age painting.

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