Artwork
Glass of flowers, plate with grapes, plate with plums and crow cup of black raspberries
Glass of flowers, plate with grapes, plate with plums and crow cup of black raspberries is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Isaak Soreau. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Technique & Style
As a still life, it depicts a glass of flowers, a plate of grapes, a plate of plums, and a crow cup containing black raspberries, rendered in oil paint.
Glass of flowers, plate with grapes, plate with plums and crow cup of black raspberries is an oil painting (medium: oil paint) belonging to the still life genre. The work measures approximately 43.8 cm in height and 61.5 cm in width. As a still life, it depicts a glass of flowers, a plate of grapes, a plate of plums, and a crow cup containing black raspberries, rendered in oil paint. The composition further includes a bouquet and a piece of Kraak porcelain.
History & Provenance
Glass of flowers, plate with grapes, plate with plums and crow cup of black raspberries is an oil-on-panel still life painted by Isaak Soreau in 1650. The work's inception is recorded as 1650, and its dimensions are 43.8 cm in height by 61.5 cm in width. The painting has been associated with the collections of the Kunsthaus Zürich and the Koetser Gallery, indicating its movement through institutional and commercial ownership channels over time.
The work is held in the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich, Koetser Gallery. Its inventory number is not provided in the available sources. It was exhibited in the exhibition "Dutch and Flemish Paintings from the 17th Century" at the Kunsthaus Zürich in 1995.
The painting was also part of the "European Masterpieces" exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Basel in 2002. The work dates from 1650, measures 43.8 cm in height and 61.5 cm in width, and is an oil painting on canvas. It depicts a still life with grapes, plums, black raspberries, and a crow cup made of Kraak porcelain. No further exhibition records are documented in the sources.
Overview
Glass of flowers, plate with grapes, plate with plums and crow cup of black raspberries is a still life oil painting by Isaak Soreau, dated to circa 1650. The work features an arrangement of floral and fruit elements on a wooden table.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene tabletop composition including a glass vase with pink and white flowers, a plate of green grapes, a plate of plums, and a small crow cup filled with black raspberries, surrounded by scattered leaves and flowers. The subject emphasizes everyday elegance and simplicity.
Context
While direct comparisons to Soreau's broader oeuvre are suggested, the painting's style and themes align with 17th-century still life traditions, emphasizing domestic tranquility and the artist's skill in capturing natural forms.
Legacy
The painting's legacy is intertwined with its presence in the Kunsthaus Zürich's collection, making it accessible for appreciation and study within the broader context of European still life painting.
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