Still Life Of Fruit, Basket With Parrot And Flowers
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Balthasar Van Der Ast's Still Life Of Fruit, Basket With Parrot And Flowers 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
Balthasar Van Der Ast's Still Life of Fruit, Basket with Parrot and Flowers is a luminous celebration of 17th-century Dutch still-life painting, radiating opulence and meticulous detail. Painted around 1630-1632, the work epitomizes the Golden Age of Dutch art, showcasing Van Der Ast’s mastery in rendering textures—from the velvety petals of tulips to the rough skin of citrus fruits and the parrot’s iridescent plumage. Set against a dark background, the composition thrums with life, as if nature’s bounty has been momentarily frozen in time. The inclusion of exotic elements like the parrot and rare flowers reflects the era’s burgeoning global trade and fascination with the exotic. Van Der Ast, a pupil of Ambrosius Bosschaert, significantly influenced the evolution of still-life painting, bridging floral and fruit motifs with symbolic undertones of wealth and transience. Today, the painting is revered not only for its technical brilliance but also as a window into the cultural and economic vibrancy of the Dutch Republic.
For modern interiors, this masterpiece offers timeless versatility. In a study or library, a high-quality reproduction could lend an air of sophistication, harmonizing with dark wood furniture and brass accents while enhancing the room’s intellectual ambiance. The painting’s rich hues—deep reds, golden yellows, and lush greens—pair elegantly with muted, neutral walls or jewel-toned upholstery. A medium-to-large size (around 24x30 inches) ensures visual impact without overwhelming smaller spaces. In a dining area, its lavish theme complements rustic tablescapes or minimalist tableware, striking a balance between opulence and restraint. For offices, it subtly reinforces creativity and global perspective. Frame it in a gilded Baroque-style or sleek black moldings to align with either classical or contemporary aesthetics, letting Van Der Ast’s brilliance become a conversation piece.
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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.
