Kalebas, twee perziken en een walnoot 1714 - 1760

"Kalebas, twee perziken en een walnoot" (Gourd, two peaches, and a walnut) is a watercolor painting by Michiel van Huysum, a Dutch artist known for his still life works. Created between 1714 and 1760, the artwork showcases Van Huysum's meticulous attention to detail in depicting the texture and form of the fruit and vegetables. The composition, featuring a gourd, two peaches, and a walnut, highlights the subtle variations in color and light across the surfaces, making this painting a testament to the artist's mastery of the watercolor medium. The realistic depiction of the fruits, along with the addition of the gourd's stem and leaves, creates a sense of naturalism. The painting's small size, measuring only 259 mm in height and 365 mm in width, provides a close-up perspective on these common objects, elevating their beauty to a level of artistic appreciation.