Festoon of Fruit and Flowers

Jan Davidsz. de Heem, 1660 - 1670

In 1626 this Utrecht-born painter moved to Antwerp, where he became acquainted with sumptuous and colourful Flemish still-life painting. He combined this influence with his gift for rendering nature in minute detail. This is clear to see in this floral and fruit festoon: a highly decorative entity that is nevertheless meticulously detailed. All kinds of hungry insects populate this still life.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-A-138
Dimensionsheight 74 cm x width 60 cm
Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

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Identification

Title(s)
- Festoon of Fruit and Flowers
- Festoon of Fruits and Flowers
Object type
Object number
SK-A-138
Description
Festoen van vruchten (druiven, citroenen, granaatappel, pruimen, kersen, bramen) en bloemen (o.a. rozen), hangend aan een ring voor een nis. Verder ook bladeren, een tak met kastanjes, kevers, vlinders en slakken.
Inscriptions / marks
signature: ‘J.D. de Heem R.’

Creation

Creation
painter: Jan Davidsz. de Heem
Dating
1660 - 1670
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Material and technique

Physical description
oil on canvas
Dimensions
height 74 cm x width 60 cm

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Acquisition and rights

Acquisition
purchase 1809
Copyright
Public domain

Documentation

Hubert Baija, Modern Materials and Practice in Guilding Conservation, uit: Postprints of the Joint Session of the AIC Paintings and Wooden Artifacts Specialty Groups, 2014, pagina 31-49 - p. 48, noot 15

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