When was "Basket of fruit and vegetables" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

What medium is "Basket of fruit and vegetables"?

Basket of fruit and vegetables is Wax and wicker.

Is "Basket of fruit and vegetables" in the public domain?

Yes, Basket of fruit and vegetables is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Basket of fruit and vegetables

Unknown Artist

18th century

Medium

Wax and wicker

Dimensions

H. 2 in. (5.1 cm.)

Classification

Crèche

Culture

Italian, Naples

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Loretta Hines Howard, 1964

Accession Number

64.164.151

Tags

FruitVegetablesHands

Art Historical Context

Nestled among the treasures of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative collection, this delicate *Basket of Fruit and Vegetables* exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of 18th-century Naples. Created by an unknown artist, it forms part of a *crèche*—a Neapolitan nativity scene, or *presepío*, that brought the Christmas story to vivid life in homes and churches. These elaborate tableaux featured lifelike figures of shepherds, merchants, and angels amid everyday market scenes, immersing viewers in a bustling Bethlehem. Crafted from wax and wicker, the basket stands ...

Basket of fruit and vegetables

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