Melon Collection

Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo)
6000022 Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black man eating a large watermelon)

Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
873366 Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber, c.1602 (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Cotan, Juan (1560-1627); 68.9x84.46 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Anne R

Watermelon Slices close-up
LA-1147 Watermelon Slices close-up Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Still Life - Michele Pace del Campidoglio
Oil on Canvas 96.5 x 157.5

Melon Market, Naples (Napoli), Italy. Date: 1899

Still Life With Watermelon and Fruit
UstinaGreen

Botanical illustrations, 17th century

MELONS, 14th CENTURY. Picking melons. Manuscript illumination from Tacuinum sanitatis in medicina, Northern Italy, late 14th century

DRESSMAKERs BILL C1816
Maids dress: melon sleeves, deep v corsage, chemisette & ruff, apron & turban. Lady: white pelisse with scallop edging & ribbon trim, dress with ruff & decorative hem

Macaw and a monkey (oil on canvas)
BAL234925 Macaw and a monkey (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Dutch, out of copyright

Watermelon
Ana Sneeringer

Sweet Ice Cream Pattern
Xuan Thai

Still life with Fruits
UstinaGreen

Still Life With Wine and Bottles
Little Dean

French 19th century still life painting. Artist unknown). approx. 1870
5306213 French 19th century still life painting. Artist unknown). approx. 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Scarlet flesh rock melon, Cucumis melo cantalupensis, cut in half to show flesh and seeds
FLO4595214 Scarlet flesh rock melon, Cucumis melo cantalupensis, cut in half to show flesh and seeds. Handcoloured stipple engraving of an illustration by George Brookshaw from his own " Pomona

Melon - Muskmelon, Cucumis melo, with flower, leaf, fruit and tendril. Handcoloured zincograph by C
FLO4600351 Melon - Muskmelon, Cucumis melo, with flower, leaf, fruit and tendril. Handcoloured zincograph by C. Chabot drawn by Miss M. A

Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon
5856252 Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon,; (add.info.: Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon, Cucumis melo)

Fruit and yellow flowers of the Green-fleshed cantaloupe melon
5856207 Fruit and yellow flowers of the Green-fleshed cantaloupe melon; (add.info.: Fruit and yellow flowers of the Green-fleshed cantaloupe melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis)

Melon in Cavaillon, c.1910 (print)
7293386 Melon in Cavaillon, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Melon farming in Cavaillon, France, XVIIIth cent)

Description of a melon plant, with fruit wall orange color, yellow flower and large and wide dark green leaves
FLO4721470 Description of a melon plant, with fruit wall orange color, yellow flower and large and wide dark green leaves. Cucumis melo

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Nature morte de fruits et fleurs. Peinture de Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795) Collection privee
UIG5346888 Nature morte de fruits et fleurs. Peinture de Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795) Collection privee.; Superstock/UIG.

Flowers in a Vase, Sorrente 1834 (oil on canvas)
8723901 Flowers in a Vase, Sorrente 1834 (oil on canvas) by Jensen, Johan Laurents (1800-56); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By J.L. Jensen).

Green-fleshed melon, Cucumis melo
5854965 Green-fleshed melon, Cucumis melo; (add.info.: Green-fleshed melon, Cucumis melo, with yellow flowers, tendrils and leaves)

Mattock, Mattress, Maul-stick, Meadow, Medal, Melon, Mermaid, Meter, Mile-post, Milk-can, Milkmaid
8650060 Mattock, Mattress, Maul-stick, Meadow, Medal, Melon, Mermaid, Meter, Mile-post, Milk-can, Milkmaid, Mill-dam (engraving) by German School

Fruit and flowers of the watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, and calabash gourd Cucumis lagenaria
5856496 Fruit and flowers of the watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, and calabash gourd Cucumis lagenaria; (add.info.: Fruit and flowers of the watermelon, Citrullus lanatus)

Scarlet fleshed rock melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
5854964 Scarlet fleshed rock melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis; (add.info.: Yellow flowered, scarlet-fleshed rock melon or cantaloupe, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis)

French 19th century still life painting. Artist unknown). approx. 1870
5306212 French 19th century still life painting. Artist unknown). approx. 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Letter M: puppet (Polichinelle), melon, metre, mill. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)
DUV4216290 Letter M: puppet (Polichinelle), melon, metre, mill. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter M: puppet (Polichinelle), melon, metre, mill

Wilds of Africa: Melon (engraving)
8652019 Wilds of Africa: Melon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melon. Illustration for In the Wilds of Africa)

Citrus and flowers
Gigi Rosado

Melon, Peaches and Carnation, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261269 Melon, Peaches and Carnation, 19th century (Watercolour); 30.5x19 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Melon)

Green flesh or Candia melon, Cucumis melo. Handcoloured stipple engraving of an illustration by George Brookshaw
FLO4595223 Green flesh or Candia melon, Cucumis melo. Handcoloured stipple engraving of an illustration by George Brookshaw from his own " Pomona Britannica," London, Longman, Hurst, etc

Letter C: Little Paul broke his hoop evil spear; but he has the pieces that make just two C, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214989 Letter C: Little Paul broke his hoop evil spear; but he has the pieces that make just two C, 1861 (engraving), 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Woman loading wheat, melons and vegetables onto a Roman two-wheeled farm cart Plaustrum drawn by oxen
FLO4703552 Woman loading wheat, melons and vegetables onto a Roman two-wheeled farm cart Plaustrum drawn by oxen. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Still Life with Cantaloupe, c.1880 (oil on canvas)
XOS5878002 Still Life with Cantaloupe, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Brown, William Mason (1828-98); 35.5x46 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting William Mason Brown).

Makuwauri or makuwa musk melon, Cucumis melo var. makuwa. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no
FLO4654068 Makuwauri or makuwa musk melon, Cucumis melo var. makuwa. Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Senshu no Hana (One Thousand Varieties of Flowers), Bunkyudo, Kyoto

Amicua melon, Cucumis melo, showing segment of fruit, rind, leaf, flower, tendril
FLO4595208 Amicua melon, Cucumis melo, showing segment of fruit, rind, leaf, flower, tendril. Handcoloured stipple engraving of an illustration by George Brookshaw from his own " Pomona

Melon
Studio Dolci

С ягодами и фруктами
Tatyana Skorokhod

С арбузом
Tatyana Skorokhod

the chaos of the city
Fatih Balkan

melons
Ummu Nisan Kandilcioglu

Gallant Scene in a Kitchen Interior, 1780-1798. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy
Gallant Scene in a Kitchen Interior, 1780-1798

The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Leandro Bassano
The Feast of Anthony and Cleopatra, late 16th-early 17th century. Note black child waiting on the Egyptian queen who touches her pearl earring

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de la Carie, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de la Carie, c1797

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Melons: A Visual Journey through Art, Culture, and History" Step into a world where melons take center stage as we embark on a captivating journey filled with art, culture, and history. From the masterpieces of Diego Velazquez to botanical illustrations from the 17th century, melons have left an indelible mark on various facets of human expression. In Diego Velazquez's "Old Woman Cooking Eggs, " painted in 1618, observe how a humble melon sits alongside other ingredients like quince, cabbage, and cucumber. The artist's attention to detail highlights the significance of this juicy fruit in daily life during that era. Zooming in closer to another masterpiece titled "Watermelon Slices close-up, " witness the vibrant colors and succulent textures that make watermelons so irresistible. This artwork captures not only their visual appeal but also evokes memories of summer days spent indulging in their refreshing sweetness. Delve deeper into cultural representations as we encounter a colored photograph depicting a black man enjoying a large watermelon. While controversial due to its historical context, it reminds us of how food can be intertwined with social dynamics throughout time. Moving away from paintings but still within the realm of artistry is Michele Pace del Campidoglio's "Still Life. " Here we find melons nestled among an assortment of fruits—each meticulously arranged to create an aesthetically pleasing composition that celebrates nature's bounty. Melon enthusiasts will delight in exploring Naples' bustling Melon Market—a hub for all things melon-related. Immerse yourself in its lively atmosphere as you discover different varieties and witness locals passionately discussing these delectable fruits. Travel back centuries with illuminated manuscripts showcasing medieval practices surrounding melon cultivation. In Tacuinum sanitatis' manuscript illumination from late 14th-century Northern Italy, witness farmers picking ripe melons—an invaluable glimpse into agricultural traditions of the past. Even in unexpected places, melons make an appearance.