1650
oil
canvas
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Sumptuous Fruit Still Life with Jewellery Box is a 1650 oil by Jan Davidsz. de Heem, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Mauritshuis.
This painting shows a lavish still life of fruit, overflowing with grapes, peaches, and other fruits. A blue box with a golden lid sits behind the fruit, adorned with a ribbon and a tassel. The background is dark, with a brown curtain draped over the right side. A small, delicate glass of red liquid stands out among the fruit, adding a pop of color to the scene. The overall effect is one of abundance and luxury. For more on the techniques used to create this sumptuous still life, look up the art technique of glazing.
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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