1645
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Dominant colour
Still life with fruit is a 1645 oil by Jan Davidsz. de Heem, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Fruit, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
This painting shows a still life with fruit. The arrangement includes grapes, pomegranates, and other fruits, along with a white cloth draped over a table. The scene is set against a dark background, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the fruits. A notable detail in the painting is the way the light falls on the fruits, creating a sense of depth and dimension. This is achieved through the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique.
Maria van Oosterwijck (1630–1693), also spelled Oosterwyck, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, specialising in richly detailed flower paintings and other still lifes.
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