Nature Morte Aux Fruits, Crevette Et Verre De Vin Sur Un Entablement
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan van, the Younger Kessel's Nature Morte Aux Fruits, Crevette Et Verre De Vin Sur Un Entablement 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 the Younger Kessel's Nature Morte Aux Fruits, Crevette Et Verre De Vin Sur Un Entablement epitomizes the opulent precision of 17th-century Flemish still life. This sumptuous composition, likely painted in Antwerp around 1660-70, presents a marble ledge bearing succulent grapes, delicate shrimp, a translucent wine glass, and oysters—each element rendered with almost scientific clarity under diffused northern light. The painting belongs to the pronkstilleven (ostentatious still life) tradition, where Kessel excels in contrasting textures: the brittleness of peeled lemon rinds against the metallic sheen of a repoussé plate. As the grandson of Jan Brueghel the Elder and successor to the dynasty’s observational rigor, Kessel’s work represents the apex of Dutch Golden Age materialism, where everyday objects become theological metaphors—the peeled citrus symbolizing earthly transience, the wine evoking Eucharist. Its compositional balance between abundance and restraint makes it a benchmark for Baroque still life’s symbolic complexity.
For contemporary display, this masterpiece commands spaces where its warm umber tones and organic forms can resonate. A dimly lit dining room with walnut furniture would amplify its Old Master glow, while a minimalist office with Carrara marble accents would create sophisticated tension between eras. The ideal viewing height aligns the painted ledge with real tabletops (standard 28-30"), and its typical 24x18" scale suits above-sideboards or as a focal point in paneled libraries. Echo its palette through terracotta throw pillows or a Persian rug with pomegranate motifs; avoid competing patterns to let Kessel’s meticulous brushwork shine. In corporate settings, pair with matte black frames and modernist steel accessories to bridge its Baroque luxury with contemporary aesthetics—the shrimp’s coral hue subtly complementing brass desk accessories. Always illuminate with 2700K LED spotlights at 30-degree angles to recreate the painting’s original candlelit ambiance.
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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.
