Pomegranate Collection (#4)

Dish with Grape, Cherry, and Pomegrenate Stems, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), c. 18th century

Large Dish with Pomegranate and Leaf Design, Late 15th / early 16th century
Large Dish with Pomegranate and Leaf Design, Late 15th/early 16th century

Pomegranate grown from a wine jar, Tangqi Ancient Town, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

Bowl with Pomegranate Branches and Chrysanthemums, Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), late 13th century

Bowl with Stylized Pomegranate Clusters, Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), late 13th century

Panel from an Altar Frontal, Italy, 1450 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Panel from an Altar Frontal, Italy, 1450/1500

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), France, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), France, 18th century. Pattern of birds, flowers and insects

Cape Provencale (Dress or Furnishing Fabric), France, 1725 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Cape Provencale (Dress or Furnishing Fabric), France, 1725/75. Floral print with pomegranates

September and October From The Twelve Months of the Year (Fragment), Brussels, After 1675. Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans, after a design by David II Teniers

Large Leaf Verdure with Balustrade and Birds, Southern Netherlands, 1550 / 75
Large Leaf Verdure with Balustrade and Birds, Southern Netherlands, 1550/75

Autumn, from The Seasons, Paris, 1700 / 20. Creator: Gobelins Manufactory
Autumn, from The Seasons, Paris, 1700/20. Diana and Bacchus float on a cloud, holding a floral wreath featuring a stag hunt

Pomona Surprised by Vertumnus and Other Suitors, from The Story of Vertumnus and Pomona, Brussels, 1535/40

Girl with a Pomegranate, 1875 (oil on canvas)
7078854 Girl with a Pomegranate, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 59.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Fruit Still Life on a Stone Ledge (black lead, w / c and bodycolour on vellum)
7076501 Fruit Still Life on a Stone Ledge (black lead, w/c and bodycolour on vellum) by Henstenburgh, Herman (1667-1726); 34.7x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Cracked jug and moth
Igor Tokarev

Vase in the Shape of a Pomegranate, Egypt, 1250-1200 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Vase in the Shape of a Pomegranate, Egypt, 1250-1200 BCE

Essempio di recammi, page 9 (recto), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 9 (recto), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

Fruit, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson
Fruit, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xxiii from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume ii" (1873)

Pomegranates, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Pomegranates, late 18th-early 19th century

Roses, Pomegranates and Yellow Day Lilies (painted enamel)
1764962 Roses, Pomegranates and Yellow Day Lilies (painted enamel) by Chinese School (18th century); 22.2 dia. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roses, Pomegranates and Yellow Day Lilies)

The Madonna and Child in a niche decorated with roses
CH18687 The Madonna and Child in a niche decorated with roses by Botticelli, Sandro (1444/5-1510) (studio of); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

A Still Life with a Basket of Grapes and Mixed Fruit on a Stone Ledge (oil on canvas)
474833 A Still Life with a Basket of Grapes and Mixed Fruit on a Stone Ledge (oil on canvas) by Seitz, Georg (1810-70); 73.6x100.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German

Pomegranate and cabbage
3573694 Pomegranate and cabbage by Porpora, Paolo (1617-73); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: formerly in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence)

Madonna and Child with a Pomegranate, 1475-80 (oil on poplar panel)
3740829 Madonna and Child with a Pomegranate, 1475-80 (oil on poplar panel) by Credi, Lorenzo di (1456-1536); 16.5x13.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Pomegranates, chestnuts and slug
BAT5470588 Pomegranates, chestnuts and slug. by Garzoni, Giovanna (1600-70); Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Decorative Still-Life Composition with a Basket of Fruit (oil on copper)
1217493 Decorative Still-Life Composition with a Basket of Fruit (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 14x20 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Pomegranate Tree, from Florindie ou Historie physico-economique des vegetaux de la
828641 Pomegranate Tree, from Florindie ou Historie physico-economique des vegetaux de la Torride, 1789 (w/c on paper) by Delahaye (fl.1789); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

The Queen of Grenada (chromolitho)
735484 The Queen of Grenada (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of Granada)

One of a series of paintings of birds and fruit, late 19th century (w / c on paper)
UOL120802 One of a series of paintings of birds and fruit, late 19th century (w/c on paper) by Wang Guochen (19th century); 24x20.5 cm; School of Oriental and African Studies Library

Proserpine, 1882 (oil on canvas)
BIR108187 Proserpine, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 77.5x37.5 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: allegory to regeneration and spring; ); English

Proserpina, 1871 (coloured chalk on paper)
AMO101429 Proserpina, 1871 (coloured chalk on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 22x11 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: model is Jane Morris (1839-1914)

The Adoration of the Magi detail of journey to Jerusalem
BEN107253 The Adoration of the Magi detail of journey to Jerusalem, 1423 (tempera on panel) (detail of 29414) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Still Life with Fruit and Flowers (oil on panel)
FIT86001 Still Life with Fruit and Flowers (oil on panel) by Os, Jan van (1744-1808); 81.3x61 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Fruit Stall, 1618-21
BOO72758 Fruit Stall, 1618-21 by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 206x342 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Flemish, out of copyright

Young Man in a Feathered Hat with Still Life
BAL53068 Young Man in a Feathered Hat with Still Life by Cerquozzi, Michelangelo (1602-60); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Still Life
BAL53067 Still Life by Ruoppolo or Ruopolo, Giovanni-Battista (1629-93); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Le couple mal assorti - The Ill-matched Couple, by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
FIA5408915 Le couple mal assorti - The Ill-matched Couple, by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Oil on wood, 1532. Dimension : 108x119 cm

"Nature morte aux assiettes, sac d olives, gibier
FIA5402716 " Nature morte aux assiettes, sac d olives, gibier, grenades et coing" (Still life with plates, a sack filled with olives, game, pomegranates)

Detail of a fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined
1764854 Detail of a fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined enamel of Prunus and Roses, 1735-1795 (enamelled ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century)

Grapes on the vine, pomegranates, grapes, and rosehips in a basket, with figs, apples
1764368 Grapes on the vine, pomegranates, grapes, and rosehips in a basket, with figs, apples, pears and chestnuts by a putto (oil on canvas) by Master of the Acquavella Still Life (fl.1610-30)

Apples in a Wicker Basket, Pomegranates and Hollyhocks on a Draped Ledge
990237 Apples in a Wicker Basket, Pomegranates and Hollyhocks on a Draped Ledge, (oil on canvas) by Ledesma, Blas de (fl.1590-1614); 60x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Lion monkey and condor, native to Chile or Ecuador, from
STC109009 Lion monkey and condor, native to Chile or Ecuador, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume II, plate 1, by Jules Ferrario, engraved by Gallo Gallina (1796-1874)

Nova 2644 fol. 7v Gathering bitter pomegranates, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI203367 Nova 2644 fol.7v Gathering bitter pomegranates, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; Alinari

Madonna and Child, 1929 (terracotta)
BAL11636 Madonna and Child, 1929 (terracotta) by Dossena, Alceo (1878-1937); 62.9x43.2 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: part of a 15th century relief; ); Italian, out of copyright

The Stuppach Madonna, 1518
PHD842 The Stuppach Madonna, 1518 by Grunewald, Matthias (Mathis Nithart Gothart) (c.1480-1528); Stuppach Parish Church, Wurttemberg, Germany; German, out of copyright

M. 66 Fruit and Flowers, after J. van Huysum
FIT57609 M.66 Fruit and Flowers, after J. van Huysum by Os, Jan van (1744-1808); 74.6x60 cm cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

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"Pomegranate: A Burst of Sweetness and Beauty" Indulge in the delightful allure of pomegranates, as they reveal their hidden treasure - a cluster of ruby-red seeds nestled within a luscious jelly. This ancient fruit, widely cultivated for its exquisite taste and vibrant color, has found its way to the bustling markets of India. Intriguingly, pomegranates have also made their mark in art throughout history. From Madonna della Melagrana's enchanting depiction of motherhood intertwined with this symbolic fruit to an oil painting showcasing a playful macaw and monkey amidst a backdrop adorned with pomegranate trees and birds. Even frescoes from Rome's Triclinium of House Livia capture the essence of nature's bounty by highlighting the intricate details of a flourishing pomegranate tree. The legendary tale continues with Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece "The Judgment of Paris, " where three goddesses vie for the golden apple symbolizing beauty, power, and love - all tied to the allure that lies within this humble fruit. Not only celebrated in art but also immortalized through various mediums such as line art sketches or Fathia-inspired designs depicting these majestic fruits. Pomegranates hold immense significance across cultures worldwide. Beyond aesthetics, pomegranates have been revered for their health benefits too. Maximilian I recognized their potential as he sipped from an intricately crafted Life Ewer vessel shaped like this magnificent fruit – a testament to its regenerative properties. Step into mythology with Persephone descending into her underworld realm after consuming six seeds from this very fruit – forever binding her fate to it. Embrace "The Power Of The Pomegranates" as you relish each bite or admire them artistically rendered on canvas or pottery. Let these captivating fruits captivate your senses and remind you that true beauty lies not just on the surface but within every seed of life.