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A Market Scene with Fruit and Vegetable Sellers (oil on canvas)
RAF228133 A Market Scene with Fruit and Vegetable Sellers (oil on canvas) by Valkenborch, Frederick van (1570-1623); 92.1x114 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 22665324
© Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK / Bridgeman Images
Amorous Artichokes Cherries Desire Feathered Hat Flirtation Flirting Lecherous Leering Lust Parsnips Produce Seductive Seller Stall Turnips Vendor Lovers
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In this oil painting by Frederick van Valkenborch, we are transported to a bustling market scene filled with vibrant colors and lively characters. The artist skillfully captures the essence of a 16th-century Flemish marketplace, where fruit and vegetable sellers entice potential customers with their bountiful produce. Amidst the array of cherries, turnips, artichokes, and parsnips lies an intriguing narrative that unfolds before our eyes. A group of leering birds perched on nearby branches seems to observe the interactions between the vendors and their customers. Among them stands a seductive female seller adorned in a feathered hat, her coy smile hinting at hidden desires. The atmosphere is charged with flirtation as male buyers engage in playful banter with the alluring vendor. Their gazes meet across the stall as they exchange glances filled with amorous intent. It is within this market setting that love blossoms amidst commerce – a testament to human nature's ability to find connection even in unexpected places. Valkenborch's meticulous attention to detail brings every element of this scene to life: from the textures of fruits and vegetables meticulously rendered on canvas to the subtle expressions that convey longing and lust. This 17th-century masterpiece invites us into an enchanting world where desire intertwines seamlessly with everyday life. As we gaze upon this print captured by eRafael Valls Gallery in London, we are reminded of how art can transcend time and transport us into different
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