Still Life Of Fruit In A Blue And White Bowl With A Nautilus Cup On A Silver Dish With Flowers And A Rug On A Ledge
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Barent (v. d. Meer) Vermeer's Still Life Of Fruit In A Blue And White Bowl With A Nautilus Cup On A Silver Dish With Flowers And A Rug On A Ledge 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
This exquisite still life by Barent van der Meer Vermeer (1639–before 1692), not to be confused with his more famous Delft contemporary Johannes Vermeer, captures a moment of refined elegance through meticulously arranged luxury objects. The composition showcases a sumptuous blue-and-white porcelain bowl overflowing with fruit, paired with a gleaming nautilus cup mounted on an ornate silver dish—both symbolizing 17th-century Dutch global trade and wealth. Flowers cascade beside a richly patterned Oriental carpet draped over a marble ledge, creating a theatrical display of textures that highlights the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with exotic imports. Vermeer's precise brushwork renders each surface with scientific clarity—from the matte bloom on grapes to the mother-of-pearl iridescence of the nautilus shell. While lesser-known than floral specialists like Jan Davidsz de Heem, this work exemplifies the "pronkstilleven" (ostentatious still life) tradition where objects conveyed both material wealth and moral symbolism about life's transience. The rich cobalt blues and creamy whites create a chromatic harmony that predates the Delftware craze soon to dominate Dutch interiors.
For contemporary spaces, this painting’s balanced composition and luminous palette make it ideal for a dining area or executive office seeking sophisticated historic gravitas. The 23 x 19 inch (approx. 58 x 48 cm) dimensions suit medium-sized walls paired with minimalist frames to avoid visual competition with the intricate details. Echo the artwork’s Dutch Baroque elegance by styling nearby surfaces with blue-and-white ceramics, silver candlesticks, or a single stem peony in a ivory vase—keeping other decor restrained to let the painting command attention. In modern interiors, position it against deep navy or warm gray walls to intensify the still life’s chromatic interplay, or light it with focused museum-grade LEDs to amplify the silver dish’s reflections. Avoid hanging near cluttered shelves; this masterpiece demands breathing room to let each exquisite detail—from the rug’s embroidery to the fruit’s dewdrops—work its quiet magic.
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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.
