Fruit Still Life with Hazelnuts by Jan van Huysum. A lush, detailed arrangement of grapes, peaches, plums, and hazelnuts rests on a stone plinth, accompanied by a butterfly and dew drops.

Fruit Still Life with Hazelnuts

Jan van Huysum

1740 · Paper, Gouache Paint

A meticulously detailed 18th-century gouache featuring a vibrant harvest of summer fruits and nuts.

$243

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft sage

About the piece

Created around 1740 by the renowned Dutch master Jan van Huysum, this gouache on paper showcases the artist's legendary precision and luminous technique. The composition captures a variety of ripe fruits—including translucent grapes and velvety peaches—alongside hazelnuts and delicate insects, all rendered with a sophisticated eye for texture and light.