Pomegranates and Other Fruit in a Landscape
The Met
Artist: Abraham Brueghel(Flemish, 1631–1697)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 3/8 x 29 1/8 in. (61.9 x 74 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A still life of pomegranates, grapes, and other fruits, with a butterfly and lizard
Detailed Description
A still life painting depicts an arrangement of fruits, a butterfly, and a lizard against a dark, rocky landscape. In the foreground, a large pile of various fruits occupies the lower two-thirds of the canvas. Two pomegranates are centrally placed; the one on the left is split open, revealing red arils, while the one on the right is also partially open, showing similar internal detail. Surrounding these are multiple bunches of light-colored grapes, appearing translucent and reflecting light. Several dark figs, small apples, and other indistinct fruits are nestled among the larger items. In the upper left quadrant, a light-colored butterfly with patterned wings rests on a dark, curled leaf. Below the central fruit arrangement, towards the bottom right, a slender, dark-patterned lizard with a long tail crawls horizontally across a dark rock. The background consists of dark, earthy brown and green tones, depicting a rocky terrain that recedes into shadow. Highlights on the fruits contrast with the deep shadows of the background. The color palette includes deep browns, greens, and yellows, with reds from the pomegranates and lighter hues from the grapes.
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