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Greetings Card : Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, 1621. Creator: Balthasar van der Ast
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Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, 1621. Creator: Balthasar van der Ast
Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, 1621
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Bring a touch of old world charm to your special moments with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This particular design features the stunning artwork "Still Life with Fruit and Flowers, 1621" by Balthasar van der Ast. Known for his intricately detailed and vibrant still life paintings, van der Ast's masterpiece comes to life on our high-quality cards. Perfect for any occasion, these cards are a beautiful way to express your thoughts and feelings while adding a touch of art history to your correspondence.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Still Life with Fruit and Flowers," painted by Balthasar van der Ast in 1621, is a captivating work of art from the Dutch Golden Age. This exquisite oil on panel painting measures approximately 35.5 x 46.5 centimeters and showcases an intricately arranged tabletop scene filled with an abundance of nature's bounty. At the center of the composition, a crisp white tablecloth is adorned with a variety of fruits, including apples and grapes, arranged in a meticulously balanced composition. The apples, some with a slight sheen, are displayed in a cascading arrangement, while the grapes are nestled in a woven basket. The artist's mastery of color is evident in the ripe, juicy hues of the fruit, which contrast beautifully with the cool, grey tones of the tablecloth. Surrounding the fruit are an assortment of cut flowers and bulbs, including tulips, which were a popular and expensive luxury item during the Dutch Golden Age. The delicate petals of the flowers are rendered in exquisite detail, and the artist's attention to the intricacies of their veins and textures is truly remarkable. In the background, a vase filled with aquatic life, including fish and seashells, adds an element of natural beauty and depth to the composition. The still life is further enhanced by the inclusion of a crockery plate, a letterbox-format window, and a tableware plate, which add texture and visual interest to the scene. The painting's low perspective and close-up view invites the viewer to examine each detail closely, revealing the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of oil painting techniques. This stunning work of art, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands during the 17th century and continues to captivate audiences with its beauty and intricacy.
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