Still Life with a Basket of Peaches and Grapes
1636
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1636
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Still Life with a Basket of Peaches and Grapes is a 1636 oil by Louise Moillon, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a wicker basket overflowing with peaches and grapes. The basket sits on a stone ledge, with leaves and branches spilling out around it. The peaches are a warm, golden color, while the grapes are a deep purple. The basket is woven from thin strips of wood, and the handle is curved upwards. The leaves are a mix of green and red, with some of them curled up or bent. The overall effect is one of abundance and fertility. This still life is reminiscent of the work of other Baroque artists, who often depicted lavish displays of food and drink.
Louise Moillon (c. 1610–1696) was a French still life painter in the Baroque era. It is recorded that she became known as one of the best still life painters of her time, as her work was purchased by King Charles I of…
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