Still Life With Lobster (+ Still Life With Squirrel; Pair)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan van Kessel the Elder's Still Life With Lobster (+ Still Life With Squirrel; 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 Still Life With Lobster (+ Still Life With Squirrel; Pair) is a vibrant and meticulously detailed example of 17th-century Flemish still-life painting. The work exemplifies the Baroque era’s fascination with naturalism, opulence, and symbolic richness. Dominated by a sumptuous lobster and an array of fruits, shells, and other delicacies, the painting exudes a sense of abundance and sensory delight. Van Kessel, a pupil of the Brueghel dynasty, was renowned for his intricate compositions and scientific precision, reflecting the era’s growing interest in taxonomy and exploration. The pair of paintings—one featuring marine elements, the other terrestrial—creates a harmonious contrast, emblematic of the Dutch Golden Age’s celebration of nature’s diversity. These works not only showcase technical mastery but also carry allegorical undertones, hinting at themes of transience and luxury. Positioned within the tradition of pronkstilleven (ostentatious still lifes), Van Kessel’s work holds a significant place in art history, bridging decorative richness with intellectual depth.
For interior styling, this pair of paintings would elevate a dining room or study with their sophisticated Baroque charm. Their ideal placement is against deep-toned walls—navy, emerald, or burgundy—to enhance the warm hues of the lobster and fruits. Given their detailed composition, they require ample space; flanking a fireplace or symmetrically framing a console table would create visual balance. For a modern twist, pair them with minimalist furniture and metallic accents (gold or brass) to bridge old-world opulence with contemporary sleekness. The paintings’ moderately sized panels suit both intimate spaces and larger rooms—scale them proportionally to avoid overcrowding. Complement the artworks with textures like velvet upholstery or woven rugs to echo their tactile richness. In an office, they’d inspire creativity while adding gravitas to a executive setting, especially when contrasted with clean-lined desks and muted walls for a timeless dialogue between art and 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.
