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Still Life with Fruit, Foliage and Insects, c. 1669 (oil on canvas)
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Still Life with Fruit, Foliage and Insects, c. 1669 (oil on canvas)
488254 Still Life with Fruit, Foliage and Insects, c.1669 (oil on canvas) by Mignon, Abraham (1640-79); 58.42 x 49.53 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Still lifes often carried symbolic meanings for their original Dutch viewers. Here, the crowded display of fruit and insects testifies to the bounty of nature. The artists virtuoso technique also reveals his desire to vie with the natural world and briefly halt times passage by fixing these objects in paint. The sheer variety of natural organisms still fascinates. But the fruit has begun to rot, and the once-mighty oak tree shows signs of blight. The stone in the foreground has fallen from a once-perfect building, and the arch in the right background crumbles. Butterflies and caterpillars, traditional symbols of transience, also allude to the impermanence of earthly things. ); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Bruce B. Dayton; German, out of copyright
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This still life painting, titled "Still Life with Fruit, Foliage and Insects" transports us back to the year 1669. Created by the talented artist Abraham Mignon, this oil on canvas print measures 58.42 x 49.53 cm and is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minnesota, USA. Intriguingly, still lifes like this one held symbolic meanings for their original Dutch viewers. The abundance of fruit and insects showcased in this composition serves as a testament to nature's generosity. Mignon's masterful technique not only captures these objects but also reveals his aspiration to rival the natural world itself, momentarily freezing time through paint. The sheer variety of organisms depicted continues to fascinate viewers even centuries later. However, upon closer inspection, signs of decay become apparent – rotting fruit and blighted oak trees hint at the inevitable passage of time. Moreover, architectural elements within the painting show signs of deterioration; a fallen stone lies in front of what was once a perfect building while an arch crumbles in the background. Butterflies and caterpillars fluttering amidst this scene serve as traditional symbols representing transience and remind us that all earthly things are impermanent. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded both of nature's bounty and its fragility – a poignant reflection on our own existence within an ever-changing world.
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