Stilleben Mit Fruchten Und Gekochtem Hummer
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan Pauwel Gillemans The Elder's Stilleben Mit Fruchten Und Gekochtem Hummer 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 Stilleven met fruiten en gekookte hummer (Still Life with Fruits and Boiled Lobster) is a sumptuous 17th-century Flemish Baroque masterpiece that epitomizes the opulence and symbolic richness of Dutch Golden Age still lifes. Painted circa 1650–1660, the work dazzles with its hyper-realistic rendering of exotic fruits, glistening lobster, and precious Venetian glassware, bathed in a warm, diffused light that creates an almost tactile sense of textures. Gillemans, a lesser-known but highly skilled contemporary of Frans Snyders, elevated the "pronkstilleven" (ostentatious still life) tradition by arranging luxury imports like lemons, grapes, and peaches alongside hunting trophies—a visual feast celebrating global trade and earthly abundance. The lobster, often symbolizing resurrection in Christian iconography, adds a memento mori undertone to the composition. Though overshadowed by Snyders or Jan Davidsz de Heem, Gillemans' precise brushwork and lavish compositions secured his place among Antwerp's influential still-life specialists.
For contemporary interiors, this painting’s rich burgundies, golden yellows, and oceanic blues make it ideal for spaces leaning toward Old World elegance or eclectic maximalism. Hang it in a dining room with dark wood paneling or a study with leather furnishings to amplify its Baroque grandeur; the ideal wall space should allow the standard 17th-century panel size (~60x80 cm) to command attention without overcrowding. Pair with gilded frames or modern black lacquer for contrast, and echo its warm palette through terracotta upholstery or amber-toned glass decor. In offices, it lends gravitas to executive spaces when balanced with minimalist furniture—let the painting dominate as a conversation piece against neutral walls. Opt for directional lighting (warm LED spots at 2700K) to mimic the original chiaroscuro effect, heightening the drama of each dew-covered grape.
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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.
