Still Life With Apples, Cheese And Bread On Plates On A Table
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan Albert Rootius's Still Life With Apples, Cheese And Bread On Plates On A Table 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
Jan Albertsz Rootius’ Still Life with Apples, Cheese and Bread on Plates on a Table is a captivating 17th-century Dutch still life that embodies the quiet elegance of the Golden Age. The composition exudes serene realism, with carefully arranged apples, a wedge of cheese, and freshly baked bread resting on pewter plates, their textures rendered in exquisite detail. Soft light bathes the scene, casting delicate shadows and highlighting the interplay of glossy fruit skins, crumbling cheese, and woven bread crust—a masterclass in materiality. Rootius, though less renowned than contemporaries like Willem Claesz Heda, contributed to the tradition of ontbijtjes (breakfast pieces), which celebrated humble domestic abundance while often carrying symbolic undertones of transience. This painting stands as a refined example of Northern European still life’s focus on precision, naturalism, and subdued monochrome harmonies, elevated by its tactile authenticity.
For interior styling, this painting’s muted earth tones and structured composition make it ideal for enhancing traditional, rustic, or Scandinavian-inspired spaces. Hang it in a dining area or kitchen to create thematic cohesion with wooden tables and neutral ceramics, letting its warm ochres complement linen textiles or worn leather accents. The modest scale (typical of Dutch still lifes) suits intimate walls—consider pairing it with antique brass frames or placing it beside pantry shelves displaying artisanal kitchenware for a curated vignette. In a home office, its restrained palette balances productivity, while the food motif subtly references nourishment. Opt for directional lighting to echo the original chiaroscuro, and avoid overcrowding the wall to preserve its contemplative charm.
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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.












































