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Snyders - Figures with Fruit and Game J910535
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Figures with Fruit and Game" by Frans SNYDERS (1579-1657). IBK 959. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1742877
Filename: J910535.jpg
Size: 4094 x 4270 (21.1MB)
Date: 11th September 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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This painting, titled "Figures with Fruit and Game" by the renowned Flemish artist Frans Snyders (1579-1657), showcases the abundance and richness of the natural world. The masterpiece, housed in Kenwood House, London, as part of The Iveagh Bequest, invites viewers to indulge in a visual feast of exquisite detail and vibrant colors. Snyders, a specialist in still life and genre painting, expertly captures the essence of the hunting scene, with its bounty of fruits and game animals. The central figure, a hunter in a red coat, proudly displays a freshly killed stag, its antlers adorned with ivy and autumn leaves. The hunter's companions, dressed in rich fabrics and furs, gather around, admiring the catch and enjoying the fruits of their labor. The painting's background is a lush, verdant landscape, filled with an array of ripe fruits, including pears, apples, and grapes, spilling from woven baskets and wooden crates. The vibrant reds, greens, and golds of the fruits contrast beautifully with the cool tones of the hunters' clothing and the earthy browns of the game animals. The intricate brushwork and attention to detail in "Figures with Fruit and Game" are a testament to Snyders' mastery of the genre. The artist's ability to capture the textures of the fruits, the fur of the animals, and the rich fabrics of the hunters' clothing, all while maintaining a sense of harmony and balance within the composition, is truly remarkable. This painting is a celebration of the bounty of nature and the joy of the hunt, a theme that resonated deeply with the European aristocracy of the time. The "Figures with Fruit and Game" continues to captivate audiences today, offering a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the past.
