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

Frozen in Autumn
Saskia Dingemans

Birds and Watermelons
Nathaniel Mather

Birds and Watermelons
Nathaniel Mather

Birds and Watermelons
Nathaniel Mather

The delights of childhood, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The delights of childhood, c1900. Two Hopi girls seated on ground eating melon

Moki melon eaters, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Moki melon eaters, c1900. Two Hopi girls seated on ground eating melons

Moki melon eaters, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Moki melon eaters, c1900. Two Hopi girls seated on ground eating melons

International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens, 1862. Creator: Unknown
International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens - prize fruit, 1862. Besides the domestic contributions, which were of magnificent size and quality

Birds and Watermelons
Nathaniel Mather

Birds and Watermelons
Nathaniel Mather

The joy of fruit
Saskia Dingemans

Picture No. 12480187
Watermelon Slices close-up, Mum in a Melon Date:

Bare Good Fruit Iii
Gemma Bardot

Background print for a menu depicting the five senses, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT177850 Background print for a menu depicting the five senses, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Travelling fruit seller along a canal. Postcard sent by Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1937

Man selling melons Italy. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Plate with grape, melon, pears and knife; Photo studio Italy. Date of Photograph:1928-1929

Comic postcard, Vegetable love, The Allotment Love Letter Date: 20th century

Madam gorgon, Acicarpha tribuloides. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

The Language of Fruit - different fruit conveying different emotions and feelings. Date: circa 1920s

Replete Seagull on the shore having consumed a Watermelon
Replete Seagull on the shore having consumed a large Watermelon slice - reproduction of a Japanese woodblock print. Date: circa 1900s

Croatia, Split, daily market on Hrvojeva St. outside walls of Diocletians Palace, strawberries

A long-tailed macaque holds its babys tail during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival at the Pra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi, 150km (94 miles) north of Bangkok, November 28, 2010

The delicious uzbek melons were already praised by the medieval traveler Ibn Battuta. Dekhon bazaar, Khiva. Uzbekistan

Water Melon Seller, Cairo
A water melon seller with his laden donkey in a narrow Cairo street; baskets are lowered on ropes to collect slices of melon Date: 1912

Cocktail
Margareth Perfoncio

Red in Green
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

Cool Pool
Marcus Cederberg

Stand out in the crowd
Marcus Cederberg

Cantaloupe Splash
Aminah Eleonora

Watermelon Splash
Aminah Eleonora

Citrus and flowers
Gigi Rosado

A September Memory
Margaret Halaby

Unloading watermelons, Pier A at Newport News, Virginia, USA
Unloading watermelons at Pier A at Newport News, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Still Life (oil on panel)
3504558 Still Life (oil on panel) by Os, Jan van (1744-1808); 72x92 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Untitled, from the series The UK Shows her Produce [6321241] (colour litho)
MAN452981 Untitled, from the series The UK Shows her Produce [6321241] (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 6320721, 452978, 452979, 452980)

Untitled, from the series Christmas Fare from the Empire (colour litho)
MAN464431 Untitled, from the series Christmas Fare from the Empire (colour litho) by Harrison, F.C. (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery

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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.