Fruit basket
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Caravaggio's Fruit basket 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
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's Fruit Basket (c. 1599) is a revolutionary still life that captures nature’s fleeting beauty with dramatic intensity. Painted during the artist’s early Roman period, this meticulously detailed work breaks from traditional religious themes to focus solely on a woven basket overflowing with ripe and decaying fruits—a bold choice for its time. Caravaggio’s signature chiaroscuro technique bathes the scene in stark light and shadow, heightening the textures of each grape, apple, and wilting leaf while infusing the composition with poetic realism. The painting’s deceptive simplicity belies its significance; as one of the first autonomous still lifes in Western art, it elevated the genre to high art and influenced countless Baroque artists. The subtle imperfections—a wormhole in the apple, a browning fig—hint at themes of transience, making it a timeless meditation on life and decay. Today, it resides in the Ambrosiana Library, Milan, celebrated as a cornerstone of Caravaggio’s oeuvre.
For a contemporary space, Fruit Basket’s earthy palette and organic elegance make it ideal for kitchens, dining areas, or studies seeking refined warmth. Hang it against deep-toned walls (charcoal or olive green) to amplify its chiaroscuro drama, or pair it with minimalist furniture to let the textures shine. A medium-sized gilded or walnut frame would honor its Baroque roots without overwhelming smaller rooms. In offices, it adds sophistication alongside wooden desks and leather accents, while its muted colors harmonize with terracotta pots or linen textiles. For larger spaces, consider a high-quality reproduction scaled to 24x36 inches as a focal point; in tighter areas, a smaller print (12x18 inches) layered with botanical sketches creates curated depth. Its universality bridges rustic and modern aesthetics—perfect for spaces celebrating art, history, and the quiet beauty of the everyday.
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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.
