Who painted The Woman with the Pear?

The Woman with the Pear was painted by Ferdinand Bol in 1651.

Where can I see The Woman with the Pear?

The Woman with the Pear is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Woman with the Pear?

The Woman with the Pear is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of The Woman with the Pear?

Museum-quality prints of The Woman with the Pear are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Woman with the Pear

Ferdinand Bol , 1651

The Woman with the Pear is a print by the Baroque artist Ferdinand Bol. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1943.550
Credit line: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection

About this work

Overview

The Woman with the Pear, a 1651 print by Dutch artist Ferdinand Bol, features a solitary female figure in opulent, exotic clothing, characteristic of Bol's frequent subject matter.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman seated by a window, holding a pear and wearing a loose dress, headscarf, and simple necklace, evoking a sense of quiet intimacy.

Technique & Style

Bol employs chiaroscuro, with soft shadows cast by light through the window, creating depth and lifelike qualities, particularly in the realistically rendered pear.

History & Provenance

Created during Bol's career as a student of Rembrandt, the print reflects his master's influence and is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.