Nurnbergische Hesperides: Aranzo de fior doppio

1714

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Nurnbergische Hesperides: Aranzo de fior doppio is a 1714 by Joseph de Montalegre, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Joseph de Montalegre
When & what style?: 1714 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a large, round fruit with thick leaves and a flower on top, labeled "Aranzo de fior doppio." Below it, a sliced version of the same fruit reveals its juicy inside. At the bottom, a neatly drawn garden unfolds with a fountain, pathways, and small buildings. The fruit looks like a grapefruit or pomelo, but the name suggests it might be something rare. The garden scene is orderly, with people strolling near the water. Next, look up Baroque to see how this mix of nature and gardens fits into that style.