Still Life with Fruit
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
84; 66; 5.5
About this artwork
buitenmaat: diepte 5,5 cm (drager incl. SK-L-4241)
Art Historical Context
**Still Life with Fruit** by Jacobus Linth, painted in 1808, captures the timeless appeal of Dutch still life tradition in oil on panel. Measuring 84 cm high by 66 cm wide, substantial work showcases Linthorst's skill in rendering lush fruits with remarkable realism. Housed in the Rijksmuseum (inventory SK-L-4241), the painting exemplifies the intimate, tactile quality of panel supports, which allowed for fine brushwork and a smooth surface ideal for detailed textures—from the velvety sheen of peaches to the dewdrops on grapes. Created during the Napoleonic era, when the Netherlands was the K...
About the Artist
Jacobus Linthorst · 1745–1815
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