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Still Life with Quinces, Medlars and a Glass, 1669-1719. Creator: Martinus Nellius
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Still Life with Quinces, Medlars and a Glass, 1669-1719. Creator: Martinus Nellius
Still Life with Quinces, Medlars and a Glass, 1669-1719
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Black Background Cariatide Caryatid Dark Darkness Drinking Glass Drinking Vessel Leaf Leaves Nuts Quince Table Top Tabletop Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Medlar
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Still Life with Quinces, Medlars and a Glass, 1669-1719, by Martinus Nellius This exquisite still life painting, created between 1669 and 1719 by the Dutch artist Martinus Nellius, showcases a rich and intricate arrangement of fruits and a drinking glass against a dark, architectural backdrop. The black background, a common feature of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings of the 17th and 18th centuries, serves to highlight the textures and colors of the subjects. At the center of the composition, a table top is adorned with a grouping of quinces and medlars, their rough, matte skins contrasting with the smooth, glossy surface of a drinking glass. The quinces, with their golden-yellow hue and intricate patterns, are a symbol of abundance and prosperity, while the medlars, with their brown, wrinkled appearance, represent the passage of time and the transience of life. The table is set against an architectural feature, possibly a column or a fragment of a wall, with a caryatid, a female figure serving as a support for the weight of the structure, adding an element of ancient Greek mythology to the scene. The painting's title, "Still Life with Quinces, Medlars and a Glass," suggests a simple description, but the artwork itself is a testament to the complexity and richness of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of cultural and artistic flourishing in the Netherlands. This oil on panel painting, measuring approximately 31.5 x 36.5 cm, is a masterful example of the genre, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of nature, as well as the skill and artistry of the painter. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, one of Europe's most renowned museums of heritage art, is the proud owner of this precious work by Martinus Nellius.
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