The Woman With The Pear
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ferdinand Bol's The Woman With The Pear 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
Ferdinand Bol's The Woman with the Pear (c. 1645) is a captivating example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture, radiating quiet elegance and restrained emotion. The subject, likely a wealthy merchant's wife or allegorical figure, gazes softly beyond the viewer, her luminous face framed by delicate lace and a gold-embroidered gown. The titular pear – a rare, costly fruit symbolizing prosperity and virtue – rests gently in her hand, bathed in Rembrandtesque chiaroscuro that pools warmth against the dark background. As Rembrandt's star pupil, Bol mastered this dramatic lighting technique while developing his own velvety brushwork, seen in the iridescent pearls adorning her bodice. Though overshadowed by his teacher historically, Bol's intimate portrayals of Amsterdam's rising bourgeoisie now garner renewed appreciation as vital documents of 17th-century Dutch social ascent. The painting's quiet confidence reflects both the sitter's status and the era's artistic preoccupation with dignity, material beauty, and hidden symbolism.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece offers versatile decorative potential. Its 107.5 x 91.5 cm dimensions suit a focal wall in a study or formal sitting room, where the rich umber and gold tones can be echoed in leather furnishings or gilt frames. The controlled palette harmonizes wonderfully with mid-century modern wood tones or deep emerald accent walls in executive offices, creating a bridge between Old World gravitas and contemporary sophistication. Consider pairing it with minimalist furnishings to avoid visual competition, allowing the portrait's textural details – the lace's spiderweb delicacy, the pear's waxy sheen – to command attention. In dining rooms, the fruit motif invites clever repetition through table centerpieces or ceramic artworks. For balanced placement, hang at eye level (145-150cm from floor) with directional lighting that mimics Bol's original glow, perhaps from an adjustable picture light with 2700K warmth. The composition's vertical emphasis makes it ideal for flanking doorways or anchoring symmetrical shelving displays.
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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.
