A Still Life With A Chinese Porcelain Jug, A Pewter Plate With A Herring, A Pomegranate, A Knife, An Onion, Grapes And Cherries, Together With A Snail And A Butterfly, All On A Stone Table Draped With A Grey Cloth
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan Mortel's A Still Life With A Chinese Porcelain Jug, A Pewter Plate With A Herring, A Pomegranate, A Knife, An Onion, Grapes And Cherries, Together With A Snail And A Butterfly, All On A Stone Table Draped With A Grey Cloth 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 Mortel's A Still Life With A Chinese Porcelain Jug... is a masterful 17th-century Dutch still life that exudes quiet elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Painted during the Golden Age of Dutch art, this work exemplifies the genre's fascination with texture, light, and symbolic richness. Mortel arranges everyday objects—a gleaming pewter plate holding a herring, a delicate blue-and-white Chinese porcelain jug, vibrant fruits, and even a tiny snail and butterfly—with almost scientific precision. The cool grey drapery and stone table create a restrained backdrop, allowing each element to shine under diffused natural light. As part of the pronkstilleven (ostentatious still life) tradition, the painting subtly conveys themes of transience and wealth through exotic imports like Chinese porcelain. Mortel's balanced composition and enamel-like brushwork place him among respected Dutch still-life specialists like Jan Davidsz de Heem, though with a characteristically sober palette that distinguishes his work.
For modern interiors, this painting would elevate a dining area or study with its harmonious blend of luxury and restraint. Choose a wall with warm, neutral tones to complement the grey drapery in the artwork—think oatmeal or soft taupe walls. Its detailed composition pairs well with minimalist furniture to avoid visual competition; a sleek oak console table beneath it would mirror the painting's stone surface. Opt for a gilded Baroque-style frame to honor its era, and hang it at eye level (approximately 57-60 inches from the floor) in natural light to enhance its luminous qualities. In an office, it could inspire creativity beside a streamlined desk, with navy or terracotta accents picking up hues from the herring and pomegranate. A medium-to-large reproduction (around 24×30 inches) ensures the delicate butterfly and porcelain patterns remain discernible without overwhelming the 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.















































