Apple Tree Collection (#7)

Why an apple falls, c1918. Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) often told the story that he was inspired to formulate his theory of gravitation by watching the fall of an apple from a tree

In One Of Ontaarios Fruitful Orchards, c1934. From The Treasury of Knowledge. [Richard Clay & Sons, Ltd. Bungay, Suffolk, 1934]

Sir Isaac Newton under the apple tree, (20th century). Newton under the apple tree where, according to popular legend, a falling apple prompted him to devise his theory of gravity

French machine gunners dug in at the edge of a road, under apple trees, 1918

Gathering Apples, 1630s. Artist: Jan Brueghel the younger
Gathering Apples, 1630s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Harmful insects: moths that damage apple trees, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful insects: moths that damage apple trees, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th October 1897

Ram, Black Sheep and Two Apple Branches, 16th century. Artist: Joris Hoefnagel
Ram, Black Sheep and Two Apple Branches, 16th century

Apple Blossom (April), 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Apple Blossom (April), 20th century. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White. The apple tree (Malus domestica) is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, fruit, the apple

Depiction of the temptation of Adam and Eve
Swedish wood-carving of the temptation of Adam and Eve, from the Nordika Museums collection in Stockholm

The Virgin and Child under an Apple Tree, c1525. Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Tree, water canal and flowers at Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, South Holland province, Netherlands, Europe

Madonna Child 1508 Tempera wood Overall 13 1 / 2 x 11 1 / 4
Artokoloro

Boughs Apple Tree Spiders Webs n. d Watercolor
Artokoloro

Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) in Apple tree, Marion Co. IL
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) in Apple tree, Marion, IL

Fruit growing and viniculture in South Tyrol - Alto Adige. europe, central europe
Fruit growing and viniculture in South Tyrol, Alto Adige. (Large format sizes available)

Antique illustration of apple tree
Antique illustration engraving of apple tree with fruit, leaves, and flowers

Four people harvesting apples in orchard

Black and white digital illustration of apples on tree and ground

Illustration of people picking ripe apples in orchard

Apple blossom

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Wassailing Apple-Trees with Hot Cider in Devonshire on Twelfth Eve

The Convalescent, 1896
XAM72458 The Convalescent, 1896 by Kurzweil, Max (1867-1916); Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Diptych of The Fall of Man and The Redemption (Lamentation of Christ), after 1479
XAM66121 Diptych of The Fall of Man and The Redemption (Lamentation of Christ), after 1479 (oil on panel) (for detail of The Fall see 13000) by Goes

Autumn, or the Bunch of Grapes Taken from the Promised Land, 1660-64 (oil on canvas)
XIR26240 Autumn, or the Bunch of Grapes Taken from the Promised Land, 1660-64 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 118x160 cm; Louvre, Paris

Hercules Fetching the Golden Apples of the Hesperides (litho)
KW237048 Hercules Fetching the Golden Apples of the Hesperides (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: garden on slopes of Mount Atlas; ); Ken Welsh; English

Expulsion from Paradise (oil on panel)
XIR175956 Expulsion from Paradise (oil on panel) by Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (1403-82); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian, out of copyright

The Orchard, 1918 (oil on canvas)
BAL174024 The Orchard, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 70.5x124 cm; Art Museum of Tomsk, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Garden of the Hesperides, 1869-73 (tempera, gouache and oil on card and canvas)
XKH141605 Garden of the Hesperides, 1869-73 (tempera, gouache and oil on card and canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 119x98 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

October (oil on panel)
XAL160679 October (oil on panel) by Rustici, Cristoforo (1560-1640); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Garden of Eden, detail from the right panel of The Garden of Earthly Delights, c
XIR146962 The Garden of Eden, detail from the right panel of The Garden of Earthly Delights, c.1500 (oil on panel) (see 37912 and 146963) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

Apple (Malus domestica), Holsteiner Zitronenapfel variety, on the tree, Altes Land area, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

Red Finkenwerder Herbstprinz Apples (Malus domestica) growing on an apple tree, fruit-growing region Altes Land, Lower Saxony, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Blossoming apple trees in spring

Apple blossoms

Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla), male in an apple tree, Germany, Europe

Blossoming apple trees on Lake Constance, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Apple blossoms -Malus- on a branch

Blooming Apple tree -Malus- in spring

Blooming apple tree on a spring meadow

Blossoming apple tree, meadow, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Ripe apples on an apple tree, Bad Feilnbach, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Windfall apples, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Windfall apples, organic farming, Unterallgaeu, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

European Goldfinch -Carduelis Carduelis- foraging in an apple tree, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blossom, Cultivated Apple -Malus domestica, Boskoop-, Thuringia, Germany

Apple blossoms, Altes Land fruit-growing region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Organic apples, mould, rot, crop failure

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In the enchanting world of art and history, the apple tree has long been a symbol of temptation, beauty, and abundance. From Charles-Joseph Natoire's captivating painting "The Rebuke of Adam and Eve" to the intricate design for a fan titled "The pea stakers, " this humble tree has captured the imagination of artists throughout centuries. Travel back in time to 1861 in Devonshire, where apple trees were wassailed with hot cider on twelfth eve. The warmth of this tradition still lingers today, reminding us of the deep-rooted connection between humans and nature. Delve further into history with Le Premier Volume de la bible en francoiz historiee et nouvellement imprimee from around 1501. This ancient text showcases how apples have been intertwined with religious narratives since time immemorial. Nature's bounty is beautifully displayed in Red Cider Apples hanging gracefully on branches at Gloster 69, Potager du Roi in Chateau de Versailles. These vibrant fruits tell tales of harvests past and promise future delights. Imagine yourself strolling through picturesque orchards during springtime in Normandy, France. Apple trees burst into magnificent blossoms that paint landscapes with delicate hues - a breathtaking sight that evokes feelings of renewal and hope. But it is not just artistic interpretations that make apples special; they are also woven into mythological stories like "The Woman And The Apple Tree" or depicted as objects causing great disputes like in "Judgement of Paris. " Even tapestries such as Park au Cerfs' masterpiece made around 1500 celebrate the allure and mystique surrounding these beloved trees. Woolen threads intricately weave together scenes depicting apple-laden branches against lush backgrounds - an ode to their timeless charm.