Fruit and flower hangings
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting is a still life of fruit and flowers. The arrangement is lush and abundant, with many different types of fruits and flowers intertwined. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and yellow dominating the palette. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the individual fruits and flowers. The texture of the leaves and the smoothness of the fruit skins are rendered with great care. The overall effect is one of abundance and fertility. To learn more about the techniques used to create this beautiful still life, look up the artist Jacob van Walscapelle.
