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An Overturned Basket of Fowl, Turnips, Apples, Onions and a Cabbage on a Ledge Draped
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An Overturned Basket of Fowl, Turnips, Apples, Onions and a Cabbage on a Ledge Draped
659394 An Overturned Basket of Fowl, Turnips, Apples, Onions and a Cabbage on a Ledge Draped with a Green Cloth, (oil on canvas) by Biltius, Jacobus (1633-81); 96x91 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Overturned Basket of Fowl, Turnips, Apples, Onions and a Cabbage on a Ledge Draped with a Green Cloth. Jacobus Biltius (active 1651-1676). Oil on canvas. 96 x 91cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22409682
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072012upload Accessories Apple Apples Artist Dutch Carcass Dead Animal Dutch Art Dutch Artist Early Seventeenth Century Fowl Green Colour Ledge Nature Morte Netherlandish Artist Old Master Paintings Old Masters Onion Overturned Personal Accessory Root Vegetable Stilllife Turnip Vegetable Vegetables Waterfowl Accessory Early 17th Century
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This print showcases "An Overturned Basket of Fowl, Turnips, Apples, Onions and a Cabbage on a Ledge Draped with a Green Cloth" an exquisite oil painting by Jacobus Biltius. The Dutch artist's attention to detail is evident in this still life composition from the early seventeenth century. The image transports us to a time when nature morte paintings were highly valued for their depiction of everyday objects. In this close-up view, we can appreciate the vibrant colors and textures of the various elements carefully arranged on the ledge. The green cloth adds a touch of elegance and serves as a backdrop for the bountiful display. Biltius masterfully captures the essence of each item: plump apples, earthy turnips, pungent onions, and crisp cabbage leaves. Among them lies an overturned basket filled with fowl carcasses - perhaps representing abundance or even mortality. The play of light creates depth and enhances our perception of these objects frozen in time. We can almost imagine ourselves reaching out to touch them or inhaling their fragrances. This print allows us to admire Biltius' skillful brushwork and his ability to transform ordinary subjects into works of art that continue to captivate viewers centuries later. It serves as a reminder that beauty can be found even in humble everyday scenes if we take the time to truly observe and appreciate them.
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