Still Life with Fruit and a Squirrel by Ernst Stuven. An abundance of autumn fruits, nuts, and a single squirrel are arranged on a stone ledge draped with a rich red cloth in a dark niche.

Still Life with Fruit and a Squirrel

Ernst Stuven

1693 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A lush 17th-century still life featuring a vibrant harvest of grapes, peaches, and a curious squirrel against a moody architectural backdrop.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay

About the piece

This masterful 1693 still life by Ernst Stuven showcases the opulence of the late Dutch Golden Age tradition. Luminous clusters of grapes, velvety peaches, and scattered nuts are rendered with meticulous detail on a ruined stone ledge, accented by dramatic red drapery and the playful inclusion of a squirrel.