Fruits Dans Un Plat Wan-li
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Bartholomeus Assteyn's Fruits Dans Un Plat Wan-li 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
Bartholomeus Assteyn's Fruits Dans Un Plat Wan-li is a stunning 17th-century still life that epitomizes the Dutch Golden Age's obsession with meticulous detail and symbolic richness. The painting showcases a sumptuous arrangement of fruits artfully spilling from an imported Chinese Wan-li porcelain dish, a nod to the era’s global trade. Assteyn’s hyper-realistic technique—gleaming grapes, velvety peaches, and dewdrops on leaves—creates an almost tangible lushness, while the dark, velvety backdrop heightens the drama. More than just an aesthetic display, the work silently whispers vanitas themes: the ripe fruits, with their impending decay, hint at life’s transience. Assteyn, though less renowned than peers like Jan Davidsz de Heem, contributed to the evolution of pronkstilleven (ostentatious still life), making this piece a fascinating bridge between botanical precision and baroque opulence in art history.
For a modern space, this painting’s deep amber, ruby, and emerald tones would enrich a study or dining area with Old World sophistication. Hang it against a charcoal or olive wall to amplify its drama, or pair it with minimalist furniture for striking contrast. A medium-to-large reproduction (around 90x70cm) ensures visibility without overwhelming. Complement the Wan-li dish’s blues with cerulean cushions or Delft pottery, while gilded frames or brass accents echo its warm highlights. In an office, it lends gravitas to a executive’s wall, subtly inspiring abundance and global perspective. Keep lighting soft and directional—a picture light or nearby floor lamp—to mimic the chiaroscuro effect Assteyn mastered.
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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.
