A Basket of Fruit 1695 - 1749

"A Basket of Fruit" is a detailed black and white drawing by Dutch artist Jan van Huysum, dated between 1695 and 1749. This still life depicts a cornucopia of fruit including grapes, figs, and plums, along with a basket overflowing with fruit. The drawing is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. It showcases Van Huysum’s expert use of light and shadow to render the textured surfaces of the fruit, a testament to his mastery of realism and attention to detail.