Severin Roesen painted this in 1855. His works were almost always of fruits and wine glasses and this work really demostrates his flawless craftsmanship. His meticulous attention to detail draws the eye all over the feast as if tempting the audience to take a piece or contemplate which they would take if they could. I love how every grape has a shine to it and how the center of the piece (the white grapes) contrasts greatly from the dark background. I think it attracts the most attention and then the eye wanders to the other fruits that fade into the background.
This piece looks real. It makes me want to eat the fruits.
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