Artwork
Stall with Fruit and Vegetables
Stall with Fruit and Vegetables is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Floris van Schooten. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
By elevating everyday foodstuffs to the sole subject of the composition, the artist emphasizes the natural beauty and variety found in ordinary sustenance.
Floris van Schooten's 1634 oil painting presents a detailed arrangement of fresh produce, specifically depicting pears, apples, and cabbage. While categorized broadly as genre art, the work functions primarily as a still life that isolates these agricultural items from a broader market context to focus on their forms and textures. The selection of common vegetables and fruits highlights the abundance of the harvest, representing the tangible results of agrarian labor.
By elevating everyday foodstuffs to the sole subject of the composition, the artist emphasizes the natural beauty and variety found in ordinary sustenance.
Technique & Style
Floris van Schooten's Stall with Fruit and Vegetables is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. Created in 1634, the work belongs to the genre of still life and genre art, depicting specific produce such as pears, apples, and cabbage. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
History & Provenance
The still life Stall with Fruit and Vegetables was created by Floris van Schooten in 1634, as documented by both the artist’s dated signature and the work’s inclusion in the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings.
The painting entered the Statens Museum for Kunst (Denmark) as part of its collection, where it remains located. No documented commission or earlier provenance prior to its museum acquisition has been recorded in accessible sources.
Floris van Schooten's 1634 painting Stall with Fruit and Vegetables is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The work is executed in oil on canvas and belongs to the genre of still life, depicting items such as pears, apples, and cabbage. While the artwork is confirmed to be part of the museum's holdings, the provided sources do not list a specific inventory or accession number, nor do they document a history of exhibitions.
Overview
Floris van Schooten's Stall with Fruit and Vegetables, an oil painting from 1634, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's focus on everyday life. This work showcases a common market scene, a genre for which the artist was recognized. It depicts a vendor amidst an abundance of produce, offering a glimpse into the commercial and domestic activities of the period. The painting is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Context
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by a flourishing art market and a preference for secular subjects, Stall with Fruit and Vegetables aligns with Floris van Schooten's specialization. He was known for his still life compositions, particularly market scenes and fruit pieces. This painting reflects the era's appreciation for detailed depictions of domestic life and the bounty of nature.
Artist & collection
Artist
Floris Gerritsz van Schooten or Floris van Schooten (between 1585 and 1588 – buried 14 November 1656) was a Dutch painter who practised in a broad range of still life genres including breakfast pieces, fruit pieces, market scenes and large…
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