A Still Life Of Water-melons, Plums, Cherries, A Basket Of Figs, Pears And A Monkey
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Giovan Battista Ruoppolo's A Still Life Of Water-melons, Plums, Cherries, A Basket Of Figs, Pears And A Monkey 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
Giovan Battista Ruoppolo's A Still Life Of Water-melons, Plums, Cherries, A Basket Of Figs, Pears And A Monkey exemplifies the lush vitality of Neapolitan Baroque still life painting. Created in the 17th century, the work bursts with sensuous textures—glistening fruit skins, the monkey's fur, and woven basket reeds—all rendered with Ruoppolo's characteristic precision and dramatic chiaroscuro. As a leading figure in Naples' flourishing still life tradition, Ruoppolo elevated food depictions beyond symbolism into celebrations of material abundance, influenced by Spanish bodegón painting yet distinctly Italian in its exuberance. The mischievous monkey adds playful narrative tension, a hallmark of his compositions that distinguish them from Dutch contemporaries' starker arrangements. This painting survives as an important document of Southern Italy's artistic golden age, where still life mirrored both Mediterranean bounty and the theatrical flair of Counter-Reformation visual culture.
For contemporary interiors, this masterpiece's warm earthy tones (amber figs, ruby cherries, ochre baskets) would harmonize wonderfully in kitchens or dining spaces with terracotta walls or reclaimed wood furnishings. Its 17th-century grandeur suits classical or maximalist décors, while the organic subject matter could soften modern minimalist offices when paired with olive-green accents. Given standard Baroque still life dimensions (approximately 100x150cm), it demands generous wall space—ideal above sideboards or as a focal point in lounges. For cohesive styling, echo its fruit hues through ceramics or textiles, or create witty contrast with sleek metallic frames. In corporate settings, it injects heritage gravitas when displayed in executive suites near leather-bound bookcases, transforming sterile spaces into environments of cultured abundance. The monkey's whimsy prevents austerity, making it equally at home in creative studios seeking inspiration from Old Master techniques.
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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.
