A Sumputuous Still Life With A Lobster In A Wan-li Bowl,a Herring On A Silver Plate, Grapes, Peaches, And Figs In A Wan-li Bowl, A Lemon In A Roemer, Pumpkins, A Pomegranate, Together With Oysters And Crabs, All On A Stone Ledge In A Landscape
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan Pauwel Gillemans The Elder's A Sumputuous Still Life With A Lobster In A Wan-li Bowl,a Herring On A Silver Plate, Grapes, Peaches, And Figs In A Wan-li Bowl, A Lemon In A Roemer, Pumpkins, A Pomegranate, Together With Oysters And Crabs, All On A Stone Ledge In A Landscape 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 Pauwel Gillemans the Elder's A Sumptuous Still Life With A Lobster... epitomizes the exuberance of Flemish Baroque still life painting. This lavish composition showcases the artist's virtuosic ability to render textures — from the iridescent lobster shell to the dewy grapes and tarnished silver plate. Painted circa 1650s-1660s during Antwerp's golden age of still life, the work belongs to the pronkstilleven (ostentatious still life) tradition, where exotic imports like Wan-li porcelain and tropical fruits signaled wealth. Gillemans masterfully balances abundance with order, arranging crustaceans, fruits, and vessels across a diagonally lit stone ledge against a misty landscape. The painting's significance lies in its transitional style — maintaining the detailed realism of early Dutch still life while adopting the dramatic chiaroscuro and compositional grandeur of High Baroque. The inclusion of both luxury items (Ming dynasty bowls) and humble produce (pumpkins) reflects the genre's moral symbolism about life's transience.
For interior spaces, this painting demands considered placement. Its ideal dimensions (typically 30x40 inches) suit a focal wall above a sideboard or in a dining area, where the food motifs create thematic harmony. The warm amber tones of the lobster and peaches pair beautifully with walnut furniture or terracotta walls, while the blue-and-white porcelain inspires chinoiserie accents. In minimalist offices, it adds Old World gravitas when framed in a black ebonized wood and hung opposite modern furniture — the crisp Still-Life forms counterbalancing sleek lines. For maximalist settings, layer it with velvet drapery and brass lighting to amplify its Baroque opulence. Always illuminate with 2700K warm lighting to enhance the painting's golden undertones, avoiding direct sunlight that could fade the pigments over time.
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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.
