Fruit and Flowers
The Met
Artist: Orsola Maddalena Caccia(Italian, Moncalvo 1596–1676 Moncalvo)
Date: ca. 1630
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30 × 39 in. (76.2 × 99.1 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Errol M. Rudman, 2020
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A dense arrangement of colorful flowers and fruits on a dark surface with green leaves
Detailed Description
A still life arrangement of flowers and fruits is set against a dark brown background. In the upper half, several flowers with long green stems rise from behind the fruit arrangement. From left to right, a tall stalk of dark pink hollyhocks is visible, followed by a light blue iris with a yellow center, a pale yellow tulip, a white tulip, another light blue iris, a red tulip, a second pale yellow tulip, and a tall stalk of red hollyhocks on the far right. The lower two-thirds of the image are filled with a dense pile of various fruits, primarily apples, pears, and plums, resting on a lighter brown surface that extends across the bottom. The fruits are arranged in a mound, with some dark green leaves interspersed. Numerous red and green apples, some with pinkish blushes, are visible. Several pears, ranging from yellow-green to reddish-brown, are scattered throughout the pile. A large yellow quince with blue ribbons tied around its stem is positioned near the center. Two large red pomegranates are visible in the upper part of the fruit pile, one on the left and one on the right. Smaller fruits like dark blue and purple plums, and orange-pink apricots or small peaches, are nestled among the larger items and spill onto the foreground surface. A few dark green leaves are visible, particularly around the pomegranates and extending from a branch on the lower right. Soft lighting illuminates the textures and colors of the produce.
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