The Pseudo-simons (c. 1650–1680), An Opulent Fruit Still Life

ThePseudo-Simons
Flemish painterActive in Antwerp, circa 1650 –1680
Anopulent fruit still life
Oil oncanvas : 67,2 X 98,2 cm
Unsigned
Frame :85,7 X 116,7 cm

Absolute transparency: our acquisition price =  8.000 €  

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This magnificent 17th century Flemish still life, setagainst a dark background, was painted by a mysterious, unidentified painterfrom Antwerp during the 3rd quarter of the 17th century. Over 100 paintings of thismaster are known, but none of them are signed. Art historians have baptised himthe Pseudo-Simons, although they had better called him the Pseudo-Gillemans. 

Thecompositions of the Pseudo-Simons can sometimes be exagerated, toooverwhelmingly Baroque, a profusion of just too many ingredients that he haswanted to pile up within a single space. Not so here: this harmonious vision islight and well-balanced.

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