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Wineglass and a Bowl of Fruit, 1663 (oil on canvas)
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Wineglass and a Bowl of Fruit, 1663 (oil on canvas)
499554 Wineglass and a Bowl of Fruit, 1663 (oil on canvas)
by Kalf, Willem (1619-93); 81x70.5 (framed) 60.3x50.2 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The porcelain bowl in this painting came from China, produced before 1620 under the Ming emperor Wanli. Political turbulence in China effectively eliminated ceramic imports to the West by the 1640s, so the object would have been considered at least as valuable as the gold and silver goblet beside it. The Chinese ceramics atop the piece of furniture to the right also speak to the trend for importing Asian goods to the Netherlands.
); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22405384
© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund / Bridgeman Images
Bowl Platter Silver Tablecloth
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This print showcases Willem Kalf's "Wineglass and a Bowl of Fruit" painting, created in 1663. The artwork, displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, depicts a beautifully arranged still life composition. At the center of attention is an exquisite porcelain bowl from China, crafted before 1620 during the reign of Ming emperor Wanli. The significance of this piece lies not only in its artistic value but also in its historical context. As political turmoil disrupted ceramic imports to the West by the 1640s, this Chinese bowl would have been considered as valuable as the adjacent gold and silver goblet. Additionally, atop a piece of furniture to the right are more Chinese ceramics that reflect the Dutch trend for importing Asian goods during that time. Kalf's meticulous attention to detail is evident through his skillful portrayal of various elements such as fruits, platters, tablecloths, glasses, bowls, jugs - all meticulously placed on a table adorned with gold and silver accents. This still life painting captures both botanical beauty and scientific precision while offering viewers a glimpse into seventeenth-century Dutch culture. As you admire this remarkable print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, allow yourself to be transported back in time to appreciate Kalf's mastery and contemplate how art can encapsulate history within its brushstrokes.
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