A swag of grapes, prunes, peaches, pomegranates with butterflies and a beetle
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ottmar The Elder Elliger's A swag of grapes, prunes, peaches, pomegranates with butterflies and a beetle 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
Ottmar Elliger the Elder's A Swag of Grapes, Prunes, Peaches, Pomegranates with Butterflies and a Beetle (c.1660s) is a quintessential still life from the Dutch Golden Age, radiating Baroque exuberance through its hyperrealistic detail and theatrical composition. The painting bursts with sensuality—glossy grapes cascade beside velvety peaches, while split pomegranates reveal ruby-like seeds, all teeming with lifelike insects that animate the scene. As Antwerp-born Elliger worked primarily in Hamburg and Brandenburg, his style fused Flemish precision with Northern European scientific curiosity, evident in each meticulously rendered dewdrop and insect wing. This work exemplifies pronkstilleven (ostentatious still life), a subgenre celebrating abundance through exotic fruits (then luxury imports) and Vanitas symbolism—the decaying peach blossoms quietly hint at life’s transience. Such paintings were status symbols among 17th-century merchants, while today they’re treasured as masterpieces bridging art and natural history. Elliger’s composition influenced subsequent botanical illustrators and remains pivotal in studies of Northern Baroque’s material culture obsession.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork deserves dramatic presentation—consider a carved gilt frame in a dimly lit dining room where candlelight echoes its warm umber undertones. The 25x30cm approximate size suits intimate viewing; hang at eye level above a walnut sideboard displaying actual fruit bowls or Venetian glassware for thematic resonance. In modern offices, pair with cognac leather furniture and terracotta walls to complement its autumnal palette, while the delicate butterflies soften masculine interiors. The painting’s vertical format fits narrow walls in entryways, creating Old World grandeur alongside wrought-iron sconces. Avoid competing patterns nearby; let its intricate details shine against solid-color upholstery in burnt orange or Prussian blue, colors pulled from its deeper tones. For collectors, high-resolution giclée reproductions on handmade paper can replicate the original’s tactile richness in executive suites or libraries.
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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.
