Still life with asparagus, cherries and a butterfly
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Adriaen Coorte's Still life with asparagus, cherries and a butterfly into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Adriaen Coorte's Still Life with Asparagus, Cherries and a Butterfly (c. 1697) is a masterpiece of intimate simplicity and luminous precision. Against a dark, earthy background, slender white asparagus and glowing red cherries seem to emerge from the shadows with almost ethereal clarity, while a delicate butterfly adds fleeting vitality. Coorte, a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his restrained yet poetic still lifes, elevates humble ingredients into objects of quiet contemplation. His work stands apart from the lavish banquet scenes of contemporaries like Willem Claesz Heda—instead, his sparse compositions and meticulous attention to light evoke a sense of reverence for the ephemeral. Though overlooked for centuries, Coorte’s rediscovery in the 20th century cemented his status as a master of meditative realism, with this painting exemplifying his ability to transform the ordinary into the sublime through exquisite texture and tonal harmony.
For modern interiors, this painting lends understated sophistication to minimalist or organic-inspired spaces. Its muted black-brown backdrop and warm fruit tones pair beautifully with neutral walls (soft grays, oatmeals, or deep charcoals), while the luminous produce creates subtle contrast in a kitchen or dining area. Consider framing it in an unadorned oak or ebony frame to mirror Coorte’s rustic elegance, and hang it at eye level in a well-lit nook to echo its original play of light and shadow. At just 34 x 25 cm, its intimate scale suits smaller rooms or curated gallery walls alongside botanical prints or monochrome ceramics. In offices, it offers a calming counterpoint to sleek modernity—place it near natural materials like linen or wood to reinforce its timeless serenity. Always ensure directional lighting (warm spotlights or diffused daylight) to amplify its velvety textures and jewel-like hues.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
