# Festoon of Fruit and Flowers, with Butterflies and Other Insects

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## Artwork

- Artist: [ROTIUS, Jacob](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rotius-jacob-r73a16eb793a251>)
- Date: 1651-1700
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 79 x 67 cm

## Commentary

This painting, formerly attributed to Jan Davidsz. de Heem, contains many elements characteristic of Rotius&#39; master - the flowers in various stages of bloom, the ripe, open pomegranate, and the subtle use of light which renders the flowers and fruits in the utmost three-dimensionality. The blue silk ribbon is also a detail inspired by de Heem&#39;s hanging bouquets, and was frequently used by another of his late pupils, Abraham Mignon.

## Attribution

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