Since ancient times artists have portrayed arrangements of inanimate objects. However, still-life painting turned into an independent genre until the late 16th century when Flemish and Dutch artists captured intricate compositions of everyday objects. In the early days of the art form, these scenes were used to represent prosperity and were also infused with religious
Jacob van Walscapelle - Still Life with Fruit (1675)
"Still Life with Fruit, Oysters and a Porcelain Bowl," by Abraham Mignon (c. 1660 - c. 1679) DIMENSIONS • 9" x 12" (Image: 7.5" x 9.25") • 12" x 16" (Image: 10" x 12.31") • 16" x 20" (Image: 13" x 16") • 20" x 24" (Image: 16" x 19.69") • 24" x 30" (Image: 19" x 23.38") Archival Inkjet on Fine Art Paper Smooth Surface - Matte Finish - Inset Borders ABOUT THE ARTWORK ----------------------------- A still life of the Dutch Golden Age by Abraham Mignon. The son of German shopkeepers, he was placed under the care and apprenticeship of the still life painter Jacob Marrel at the age of seven, and went on to study under Jan Davidsz de Heem. His style is distinguished by confident draftsmanship; the use of dark backgrounds to enhance bright, vivid colors; and an excellent design sense that took his work to new heights as his compositions became increasingly complex. Baptized in the Calvinist church, he maintained strong religious beliefs throughout his life. Like most Dutch still life painters, he populated his works with myriads of insects, snails and other small creatures, but he had a special penchant for spiders. Hidden in plain sight, they lurk among the flowers; solitary adults resting on webs, colonies of hatchlings descending on single threads. The pleasures of this life, he cautions, are not to be grasped with too much haste. ART-CENTRIC DESIGN ----------------------------- Vintage art is not standardized. The original works are usually too long, or too short, to neatly fill a store-bought frame. Most shops arbitrarily crop the artwork to match, leading to claustrophobic prints with missing or partial elements. These modifications — sometimes trivial, sometimes ludicrous — are not always shown in the product photos. We believe that the purpose of art is not to fill a frame; it is the purpose of a frame to showcase the art. Our prints have inset borders that make up any differences in proportion between the artwork and a standard frame, so that you can experience the art as the artist intended. They look sharp in beveled mats, may be float mounted, or inserted directly into standard frames; the borders providing a mat-like accent around the image. There are many styles from which to choose. Framing is a fun, creative process that enhances the artwork and livens your space for years to come. Should you like any advice, feel free to reach out. CUSTOMIZATION AND IMAGE REQUESTS ----------------------------- We are happy to customize our prints to fit your frame. Borderless prints may require the artwork to be cropped to fit a new aspect ratio. In such cases, we will provide a mockup to ensure that the final product meets with your approval. If you’re looking for an artwork that is not in our catalog, feel free to ask if we can provide it. We will print any public domain or openly licensed image that is available in high resolution. MUSEUM QUALITY ----------------------------- Giclée process prints are the gold standard in fine art reproduction. We use a matte finish, cotton fiber paper to maximize detail while eliminating glare. Our prints display a wide color gamut, deep blacks and beautiful tonal transitions. Produced using only archival materials, they will not fade or yellow, but maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. HANDMADE DECLARATION ----------------------------- To assure artistic quality, all of our production and design is strictly in-house. Every print has been proofed, calibrated and inspected for defects. We do not drop ship, resell or make use of third-party production partners. SHIPPING AND PACKAGING ----------------------------- All orders ship within one business day via USPS First Class, Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express. Sizes 9” x 12” and 12” x 16” ship in a flat configuration, unless combined with larger prints, which require tubes. We will replace any lost or damaged items at no expense to you. HAPPINESS GUARANTEE ----------------------------- We will promptly address any issues that may arise with your order. If you are unhappy with your print for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.
Many Dutch still lifes can be read as more than just brilliant illusionistic representations of nature. Mignon’s fruit – once luscious and beautiful but now spoiled and inedible – is typical of these sorts of vanitas paintings. They were designed to recall Christian teachings on the brevity of life and the urgent need to focus on lasting spiritual matters rather than fleeting earthly pleasures, reminding the viewer that eating could easily lead to sin.
Rachel Ruysch, Amsterdam 1664 - 1750 Fruchtstillleben mit Hirschkäfer und Buchfinkennest - Still life with fruit, stag beetle and a chaffinch nest (1717) Kunsthalle Karlsruhe Rachel Ruysch erwarb von ihrem Vater Fredrik Ruysch, einen Professor für Anatomie und Botanik, erste Kenntnisse in der Botanik und der Malerei. Mit 15 Jahren wurde sie Schülerin des berühmten Stilllebenmalers Willem van Aelst und 1701 wurde sie als erste Frau Mitglied der Malergilde der Stadt Den Haag. Von 1708 - 1716 war sie Hofmalerin des Kurfürsten Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz, dem Ehemann der Anna Maria Luisa de'Medici. Rachel Ruyschs war sehr bekannt und ihre Gemälde waren wegen ihrer außerordentlichen Qualität sehr gefragt, aber trotzdem blieb sie über eine Schaffenszeit von mehr als 65 Jahren ihren eigenen hohen Ansprüchen an ihre Kunst treu.
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Since ancient times artists have portrayed arrangements of inanimate objects. However, still-life painting turned into an independent genre until the late 16th century when Flemish and Dutch artists captured intricate compositions of everyday objects. In the early days of the art form, these scenes were used to represent prosperity and were also infused with religious
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Tomás Hiepes Still Life with Fruit Bowl Museum of Fine Arts, Valencia, Spain
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Clara PeetersGame Still Life with Fruit, Fowl, and SquirrelsOil on panel. 53.5 x 73.5 cm.Signed lower right: CLARA. P.A wild duck,…
