Fruit Piece with Lemons, Grapes, Plums and Cherries

About this work

This painting shows a still life of fruit. The arrangement includes lemons, grapes, plums, and cherries. The fruit is set against a dark background, which makes the colors of the fruit stand out. The way the light falls on the fruit creates a sense of depth and texture. You can almost feel the rough skin of the lemons and the smoothness of the grapes. If you like this kind of painting, you might want to check out more works by the artist, Jan Davidsz. de Heem.