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Still Life with Nautilus Cup, 1648-1688. Creator: Frans Sant-Acker
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Still Life with Nautilus Cup, 1648-1688. Creator: Frans Sant-Acker
Still Life with Nautilus Cup, 1648-1688
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Black Background Food Preparation Nautilus Cup Orange Oranges Ornament Overturned Peel Table Top Tablecloth Tabletop Tapestries Tapestry Tableware
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Frans Sant-Acker's Still Life with Nautilus Cup, created between 1648 and 1688, is a captivating oil on canvas painting that showcases the opulence and grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age. Set against a stark black background, the tableau is a visual feast for the eyes, filled with an abundance of luscious fruits, ornate tapestries, and intricately designed tableware. At the center of this still life masterpiece is a nautilus cup, a rare and exotic object of the time, which adds an element of surprise and intrigue. The cup, overturned and empty, rests on a richly textured tablecloth, its delicate spiral shell forming a striking contrast against the dark background. Oranges, their vibrant color and juicy texture a testament to their freshness, are artfully arranged around the cup, their peels meticulously pulled back to reveal the luscious fruit within. The table is adorned with an assortment of fruits, each one carefully chosen for its color and texture, creating a harmonious balance of form and color. The tableware, with its intricate designs and ornate details, adds to the overall sense of luxury and abundance. The furniture in the background, with its worn-out appearance and faded tapestries, serves as a reminder of the passage of time and the fleeting nature of material possessions. This painting, a masterpiece of the Dutch still life tradition, invites us to appreciate the beauty and richness of the natural world, while also serving as a commentary on the human desire to possess and display the exotic and rare. The close-up perspective and the use of a black background heighten the sense of intimacy and focus, making this painting a true treasure of European heritage art.
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