Apples, cherries, grapes, plums and a vase of flowers
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Balthasar Van Der Ast's Apples, cherries, grapes, plums and a vase of flowers 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
Balthasar Van Der Ast's exquisite still life Apples, cherries, grapes, plums and a vase of flowers exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with meticulous naturalism and symbolic opulence. Painted circa 1620-1630, this vibrant composition showcases Van Der Ast's virtuosity in rendering luscious fruits alongside delicate blooms—a hallmark of his hybrid floral-fruit still lifes that bridged scientific observation and artistic refinement. Sunlit peaches glow with velvety textures, translucent grapes catch prismatic highlights, while tulips and roses burst from a ceramic vase—each element celebrating God's creation through flawless technique. As one of Utrecht School's masters pioneering the "pronkstilleven" (sumptuous still life), Van Der Ast elevated the genre beyond mere realism into meditations on transience and wealth during Holland's economic boom. The painting's precise detailing and luminous palette reveal Flemish influences while establishing standards for subsequent still-life specialists like Jan Davidsz de Heem.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece inspires elegant botanical sophistication. Choose a dining room or study with abundant natural light to echo the painting's luminosity—position it at eye-level on a neutral-toned wall (soft grey or warm beige) to let the vibrant fruits command attention. Complement its 17th-century charm with carved wooden frames in antique gold or ebony finishes, ensuring proportional harmony (ideal for original-sized works around 50x40cm or high-quality reproductions scaled proportionally). Integrate tactile elements like ceramic vases or damask textiles echoing the artwork's blues and carmines. In modern offices, pair it with minimalist furnishings to create poetic contrast—Van Der Ast's timeless balance of abundance and precision resonates profoundly in creative workspaces, bridging heritage and contemporary aesthetics.
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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.
