Pomegranates and Apples in a Bowl

anoniem, c. 1600 - c. 1699

This woodcut is specially meant for the Chinese New Year. The depicted objects are harbingers of good fortune. Because of its abundant seeds the pomegranate signifies prosperity. And the Chinese word for ‘apple’ sounds almost the same as the word for ‘peace’. If you give someone a few apples, you are basically saying ‘peace be with you!’

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1969-235
  • Dimensionsheight 246 mm x width 377 mm
  • Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede