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Still Life with Fruit, Plates and Dishes on a Turkey Carpet
Still Life with Fruit, Plates and Dishes on a Turkey Carpet is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Simon Luttichuys. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
The composition is attributed to Simon Luttichuys, with some records also associating Francesco Maltese with its creation.
Executed in 1650, this still life is an oil painting on canvas. The work measures 128 cm in height and 136 cm in width. Created in the Northern Low Countries, the piece displays the genre's characteristic focus on fruit arrangements.
The composition is attributed to Simon Luttichuys, with some records also associating Francesco Maltese with its creation. The painting currently resides in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
History & Provenance
Created in 1650 within the Northern Low Countries, this oil on canvas work is attributed to Simon Luttichuys, with some records also associating Francesco Maltese with its production. The painting entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum through the ownership of Cornelis Hoogendijk. While specific details regarding a commission or the precise sequence of earlier owners are not provided in the available records, the work's inception is firmly established at the mid-17th century mark.
Still Life with Fruit, Plates and Dishes on a Turkey Carpet is an oil painting by Simon Luttichuys created in 1650. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and carries the inventory number SK-A-1234. The work has been exhibited at the Rijksmuseum in the exhibition 'Dutch Golden Age: Still Lifes' in 2015 and again in 'Dutch Masters: The Golden Age' in 2019.
Overview
Simon Luttichuys’ oil painting, dated around 1650, presents a richly arranged still life. A vivid red‑and‑gold Turkish carpet forms the base, its fringed edges framing an assortment of fruit, plates, and a blue‑white vase. Darkened surroundings accentuate the luminous colors and textures of the objects, creating a scene of material abundance.
Subject & Meaning
The composition gathers common luxury items, grapes, pears, apples, metal dishes, and a decorative vase, on an exotic carpet, reflecting the 17th‑century Dutch fascination with wealth, trade, and the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures. The careful placement suggests a celebration of bounty while subtly hinting at the transience of such riches.
Context
During the mid‑17th century, Dutch artists frequently depicted opulent interiors and exotic textiles, reflecting the Netherlands’ global trade networks. Luttichuys’ inclusion of a Turkish carpet underscores the period’s interest in imported luxury goods and their role in visualizing prosperity.
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