A Still Life Set In A Landscape With Vegetables (+ A Still Life In An Interior With Fish, Eels, Two Cats, Lemons And Tangerines In A Basket, Tulips In A Vase; Pair)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan van Kessel the Elder's A Still Life Set In A Landscape With Vegetables (+ A Still Life In An Interior With Fish, Eels, Two Cats, Lemons And Tangerines In A Basket, Tulips In A Vase; Pair) 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 van Kessel the Elder's paired still lifes transport viewers into two distinct yet harmoniously composed worlds brimming with baroque vitality. The outdoor vegetable scene and indoor fish market tableau showcase the artist’s microscopically precise Flemish realism, where glistening eels coil beside citrus fruits with palpable texture, while inquisitive cats animate the domestic stillness. Created circa 1650-1660 during Antwerp’s Golden Age, these works exemplify the "pronkstilleven" (ostentatious still life) tradition, elevating humble foodstuffs to objects of contemplation through virtuosic lighting and symbolic richness – tulips representing fleeting beauty, seafood invoking Lenten piety. Van Kessel’s unique hybridization of landscape and still life genres influenced subsequent Dutch masters, with these paintings serving as prime examples of how 17th-century Northern artists transformed everyday scenes into philosophical meditations.
For contemporary interiors, this diptych offers versatile decorative potential. The earthy vegetable panel suits kitchens or sunlit breakfast nooks, its autumnal ochres and greens complementing wooden surfaces and terracotta accents, while the cooler-toned fish still life brings sophistication to dining areas – frame both pieces uniformly in ebony-stained baroque-style mouldings to unify the pair. In minimalist offices, the paintings’ intricate details provide visual relief against neutral walls; opt for proportional scaling (each original measures ~48x65cm) above sideboards or flanking doorways. For maximalist spaces, echo the works’ burgundy and teal hues through velvet upholstery or Murano glassware. Lighting should mimic the paintings’ diffused glow – directional LED spotlights at 30-degree angles enhance the trompe-l'œil textures without glare, making these Old Master treasures feel freshly relevant.
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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.
