1673
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Still Life of Fruit in a formal Garden is a 1673 oil by Nicolaes Maes, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Fruit, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts a still life of fruit in a formal garden. The fruit is arranged in a basket, with some pieces spilling out onto the ground. The basket is placed on a stone path, surrounded by trees and other foliage. The painting is done in oil paint, with a focus on capturing the textures and colors of the fruit and the garden surroundings. The overall effect is one of serenity and abundance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Nicolaes Maes (January 1634 – December 1693; buried 24 December 1693) was a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes, portraits, religious compositions and the occasional still life.
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