Pears
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Giovanni Battista Ruoppolo's Pears 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
Giovanni Battista Ruoppolo's Pears is a vivid celebration of Baroque still life at its most sensory. Painted circa 1670 in Naples, the artwork bursts with tactile realism—sunlit pear skins gleam with dewy freshness, their ochre and russet hues contrasting against a moody, earthy backdrop. Ruoppolo, a master of the Neapolitan School, elevates humble fruit into a poetic meditation on transience and abundance, a signature theme in 17th-century vanitas painting. His thick, luminous brushwork and dramatic chiaroscuro reveal Caravaggio’s influence, yet the composition feels uniquely alive, each fruit seemingly ripe enough to bruise. Today, the piece is treasured for bridging Italian Baroque opulence with botanical precision, offering a quieter counterpoint to the era’s grand religious scenes while affirming still life’s ascent as a serious genre.
For interiors, Pears lends organic warmth to modern or traditional spaces. Its rich amber tones pair elegantly with walnut wood furnishings or terracotta accents, ideally hung in a dining nook or study to evoke conviviality. Choose a gilded Baroque-style frame to honor its origins, or a minimalist oak float frame for contemporary contrast. The mid-size scale (typical of Ruoppolo’s works at ~50x70cm) suits above sideboards or as part of a salon-style gallery wall. Balance its dramatic shadows with soft, linen-textured upholstery, and amplify its golden undertones through brass lighting fixtures. In offices, it injects vitality without distraction—a timeless reminder of nature’s quiet artistry.
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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.
