Allegory of Fertility by Frans Snyders, Jacob Jordaens. A lush group of nymphs and satyrs gather around a bountiful display of grapes, melons, and other orchard fruits.

Allegory of Fertility

Frans Snyders, Jacob Jordaens

1623 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A lush Flemish Baroque masterpiece celebrating abundance through a vibrant gathering of mythological figures and harvest fruits.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This 1623 collaboration between Jacob Jordaens and still-life specialist Frans Snyders is a quintessential example of the Flemish Baroque style. The composition teems with life, featuring nymphs and satyrs surrounded by an overflowing abundance of fruit, symbolizing the fertile richness of nature through masterful brushwork and luminous color.

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