Still Life With Fruit And Lobster
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pieter de Ring's Still Life With Fruit And Lobster 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
Pieter de Ring's Still Life with Fruit and Lobster (c. 1650) is a mesmerizing display of Dutch Golden Age opulence and painterly mastery. Bathed in warm, golden light, the composition features an extravagant spread of ripe peaches, grapes, and lemons tumbling over a table, their luscious textures contrasted against the hard shell of a central lobster—a luxury item symbolizing wealth in 17th-century Netherlands. De Ring, a pupil of Jan Davidsz. de Heem, perfected the pronkstilleven (ostentatious still life) tradition, layering symbolic vanitas elements like the half-peeled lemon (transience) beneath the surface of sheer visual splendor. The painting’s meticulous detail, from the dewdrops on grapes to the reflective pewter plate, demonstrates the Leiden school’s precision, while its theatrical arrangement influenced later Flemish Baroque still lifes. As one of de Ring’s masterworks, it epitomizes the cultural zenith of Dutch trade prosperity and the era’s fascination with naturalism layered with moral allegory.
For interior styling, this painting demands a space that complements its grandeur without overwhelming it. Ideal for a dining room or executive office, it pairs beautifully with dark wood furniture (think mahogany or ebony) and rich textiles like velvet or damask in deep burgundy or ochre to echo its warm palette. Frame it in an ornate Baroque-style gilt frame to honor its period authenticity, or opt for a minimalist black lacquer frame for modern contrast. Given its typical medium size (around 100x80 cm), it should be hung at eye level as a focal point above a sideboard or mantel, flanked by subdued lighting—bronze sconces or a dimmable picture light—to amplify its chiaroscuro drama. Smaller study rooms could use a high-quality print scaled proportionally to avoid crowding, while the original’s lush reds and golds harmonize with terracotta walls or sage-green accents for contemporary earthy elegance.
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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.
