Cartouche with Children Portraits in a Garland by Erasmus Quellinus II, Joris van Son. An ornate stone cartouche containing a portrait of two young children is framed by an abundant, multi-colored garland of fruit and flowers against a dark background.

Cartouche with Children Portraits in a Garland

Erasmus Quellinus II, Joris van Son

1657 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A lavish 17th-century Baroque masterpiece featuring young children framed by a vibrant, overflowing garland of ripe fruit and delicate blooms.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Created in 1657 by Joris van Son and Erasmus Quellinus II, this oil on canvas work is a quintessential example of the Baroque garland painting. A central portrait of two children is encased in a stone cartouche, surrounded by a masterful arrangement of grapes, peaches, plums, and roses. The dramatic use of light highlights the textures of the fruit and the soft features of the subjects, creating a sense of opulence and timeless elegance.

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