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Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas)
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Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas)
5863923 Flowers and Fruit (oil on canvas) by Mignon, Abraham (1640-79); 75x63 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; German, out of copyright
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Apricots Blooms Buds Butterfly Carnation Corn Decay Dutch Golden Age Flower Painting Foliage Grain Melon Mice Peonies Peony Plums Rotting Transience Vanitas Vanitas Vanitatum
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork of Abraham Mignon, a German painter from the Dutch Golden Age. Titled "Flowers and Fruit" this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 75x63 cm and is housed in the prestigious Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands. The painting depicts a vibrant still life composition teeming with life and symbolism. A variety of flowers including peonies, roses, and carnations bloom gracefully amidst lush foliage. Fruits such as plums and apricots add a burst of color to the scene while a melon rests nearby. Intriguingly, this artwork also incorporates elements of transience and decay commonly found in vanitas paintings. A butterfly flutters above the flowers symbolizing fragility and fleeting beauty. Meanwhile, mice nibble on corn grains reminding us of inevitable rotting. Mignon's attention to detail is remarkable as he captures every petal, bud, insect, and animal with precision. This piece not only celebrates nature's bounty but also serves as an exploration into botany and natural history. As we gaze upon this stunning image captured by Bridgeman Images' lens, we are transported back in time to appreciate Mignon's skillful brushstrokes that have stood the test of time. It reminds us that art has the power to transcend centuries while offering glimpses into our own mortality through its intricate symbolism.
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