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Festoon of Fruit and Flowers
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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.
Title: Festoon of Fruit and Flowers
Description:
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.
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