Blad met vijf grote en vier kleine trossen vruchten c. 1500 - 1598

This anonymous print presents a series of fruit clusters, rendered with a precise and delicate hand. These botanical arrangements, common in the decorative arts, evoke themes of abundance and fertility. Consider how such motifs reappear across centuries, from ancient Roman cornucopia to Renaissance still life paintings. The symbolic weight of fruit—as emblems of life’s bounty—has shifted. Think of the pomegranate, once a symbol of Persephone and the cycle of life and death, now merely a common treat. Yet, these images retain their power. Perhaps it's a collective memory—a shared, subconscious understanding of nature's generosity. The act of depicting fruit, with its promise of nourishment, touches something primal within us. These clusters are more than mere decoration; they are echoes of ancient beliefs. Symbols of life’s perpetual renewal that continue to resonate through time.