Still life with fruit
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan van Kessel's Still life with fruit 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's Still Life with Fruit (c. 1650–60) is a Baroque masterpiece that radiates opulence and meticulous detail. The painting dazzles with its hyperrealistic depiction of ripe, glistening fruits—peaches, grapes, and plums—arranged alongside delicate porcelain and a lobed silver bowl, all bathed in warm, diffused light. Van Kessel, a Flemish artist influenced by Jan Brueghel the Elder, excelled in pronkstilleven (sumptuous still life), a genre celebrating abundance and material wealth. His virtuoso technique, with velvety textures and luminous reflections, reflects the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age’s fascination with nature’s transience and worldly pleasures. This work, though less famed than his insect or flower studies, exemplifies his precision and the era’s artistic zenith, bridging scientific curiosity and aesthetic grandeur.
For a modern space, this painting’s rich hues—deep reds, golden yellows, and cool silvers—make it ideal for a dining room or study, evoking warmth and sophistication. Choose a gilded Baroque-style frame to enhance its Old-World charm, or opt for a minimalist black frame for contrast in contemporary settings. Hang it at eye level (centered around 57–60 inches) as a focal point above a sideboard or desk, complemented by textured fabrics like velvet or silk in complementary tones (burgundy, mustard, or slate). A medium-to-large size (24×30 inches or similar) ensures visibility without overwhelming. Pair it with brass accents, dark wood furniture, and subdued lighting to echo its luminous quality, creating a space that feels both timeless and inviting.
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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.
