Who painted the basket of fruit?

Caravaggio
Basket of Fruit/Artists
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610). Basket of Fruit (1596)

Why did Caravaggio paint basket of fruit?

The painting depicts the humble still life. Caravaggio took a realistic, gritty approach, showing wilted leaves, sagging grapes, and even signs of infestation (see the wormhole on the apple). Perhaps this is symbolic of life’s imperfections.

What does fruit represent in paintings?

The fruit, like human life, is intended to portray the transient nature related to our existence. Fresh fruit, represents fertility, vitality, youth, and abundance. When the fruit is in a state of decay, however, it characterises the inevitable and undeniable mortality of our presence in the world.

What makes a basket of fruit so beautiful?

Basket of Fruit is a beautiful display of repetition and pattern (refer to the image below). Notice the circular fruit, the natural leaf patterns, the leaf clusters, and the woven basket.

How to draw a basket of fresh fruit?

Draw a horizontal oval that’s as long as you want the basket to be. Use a pencil and lightly sketch the oval so you can go back and erase lines as needed. This oval will be the top rim of the basket so make it wide enough for the fruit to fit inside. Keep in mind that you won’t see all of the oval once you fill your basket with fruit.

Who was the Renaissance artist who painted fruit baskets?

Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Fruit Basket, 16th Century. Image via Wikimedia Commons. Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Portrait with Vegetables (The Greengrocer). Image via Wikimedia Commons.

How did Caravaggio paint the basket of fruit?

Caravaggio took a different approach with Basket of Fruit, painting from a “flat” perspective with his eyes lining up with the bottom of the basket. It’s challenging to capture the illusion of depth and form from this perspective. Imagine for a moment the basket is nothing but a basic cylinder form.