A Boy Peeling Fruit
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Michaelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio's A Boy Peeling Fruit 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
The dim glow of a single light source falls dramatically across A Boy Peeling Fruit—Caravaggio’s early masterpiece (c. 1592–1593)—casting intense shadows that sculpt the boy’s delicate features and the ripe fruit in his hands. One of the artist’s first forays into genre painting, this intimate work captures a fleeting moment of quiet concentration, suffused with sensuality and realism. Caravaggio’s signature chiaroscuro heightens the textures of the boy’s draped sleeve and the fruit’s glistening peel, drawing viewers into a world where the mundane feels theatrical. Though modest in scale (64.2 × 51.4 cm), the painting marked a turning point in Baroque art, rejecting idealized beauty for raw naturalism. Its muted earth tones—ochres, browns, and the boy’s flushed cheeks—create a warmth that belies the painting’s underlying tension, as if the act of peeling hints at vulnerability or temptation.
For decor, this Caravaggio piece lends timeless sophistication to a study, dining nook, or luxury office. Hang it against deep espresso or olive-green walls to amplify its warm tones, ideally spotlighted for chiaroscuro drama. A gilded Baroque-style frame would honor its era, while a minimalist black frame offers contemporary contrast. Given its smaller size, place it at eye level above a walnut desk, a velvet-upholstered bench, or alongside still-life objects (a ceramic bowl of lemons, perhaps) to echo its thematic intimacy. Pair with textured fabrics like raw linen or leather for tactile harmony, and avoid overly bright spaces—low, directed lighting (like a vintage brass lamp) will mirror Caravaggio’s cinematic glow. In a boardroom, it could inspire contemplation amid sleek furniture, its quiet intensity balancing modern austerity.
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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.
