A squirrel, pears, a melon, lychees and chestnuts on a ledge
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Juan de Zurbaran's A squirrel, pears, a melon, lychees and chestnuts on a ledge 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
Juan de Zurbarán's still life A Squirrel, Pears, a Melon, Lychees and Chestnuts on a Ledge (c.1640) captivates with its meticulous realism and quiet solemnity, a hallmark of Spanish Baroque still lifes influenced by his renowned father Francisco de Zurbarán. The composition bathes in dramatic chiaroscuro - ripe pears glow warmly against the dark void, their dimpled skins almost tangible, while the red-wine flesh of the split melon and spiky lychees echo in jewel tones. A wide-eyed squirrel, frozen mid-movement, injects whimsy into this sacramental arrangement of earthly abundance. As one of few signed works by Juan before his premature death, it represents a crucial bridge between 17th-century Spanish devotional austerity and emerging secular appreciation for nature’s textures, now housed in the Norton Simon Museum as a testament to the Zurbarán dynasty’s mastery.
For contemporary spaces, this painting’s rich earthen palette (ochre, burgundy, walnut brown) harmonizes perfectly with warm-toned minimalist interiors or traditional wood-paneled studies. Its 18 x 28-inch dimensions suit above a console table or flanked by sconces in an intimate dining nook, where the golden pears’ curves could inspire tableware selections. In offices, the squirrel’s playful energy softens formal settings when paired with cognac leather chairs and matte brass accents. Zooming in on the melon’s ruby interior suggests bold color-blocking options - consider a saffron velvet throw or cerused oak shelves to complement its Baroque drama. The ledge motif makes it ideal for kitchen breakfast corners, psychologically expanding space when hung opposite windows to "continue" the outdoor vista inside.
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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.
