Fruit and a Vase of Flowers
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan Davidsz. De Heem's Fruit and a Vase of Flowers 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 Davidsz. de Heem's Fruit and a Vase of Flowers (c.1660) is a Baroque masterpiece that embodies the exuberance of Dutch still-life painting. The composition bursts with sensuous vitality - plump grapes glisten with dew, peaches blush with ripeness, and an aristocratic arrangement of tulips, roses and irises cascades from an ornate vase. De Heem's virtuosic handling of light transforms ordinary objects into a symphony of textures, from the reflective pewter plate to the delicate transparency of flower petals. As a leading figure of the "pronkstilleven" (ostentatious still-life) tradition, De Heem elevated floral arrangements into philosophical meditations on transience and abundance. The painting's meticulous detail reflects both the 17th-century Dutch fascination with scientific observation and the golden age of global trade, where exotic blooms became status symbols. This work represents the pinnacle of Utrecht's luxuriant still-life tradition, influencing generations of artists from Rachel Ruysch to modern photographers.
For contemporary interiors, this painting brings timeless elegance when displayed as a focal point in formal dining rooms or executive offices. Choose a wall with warm, gallery-style lighting to accentuate its rich ochres and deep crimsons, ideally in spaces featuring dark wood furnishings or marble surfaces that echo its Baroque grandeur. The ideal viewing height places the center of the 55.2 × 44.4 cm canvas at eye level (approximately 145-150cm from the floor). Pair it with velvet upholstery in aubergine or emerald tones that pick up the floral palette, or create dramatic contrast against dove-gray walls. In modern minimalist spaces, the painting's lavish detail provides a captivating counterpoint when hung singly against unadorned walls. For larger rooms, consider flanking it with matching Baroque-style sconces to reinforce its classical symmetry, always allowing 1.5 times the painting's width as clearance space.
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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.
