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Boy with a Basket of Fruit & Some Hedgehogs
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Boy with a Basket of Fruit & Some Hedgehogs
Caravaggio’s Boy with a Basket of Fruit and Some Hedgehogs, c.1593, is a stunning work, the light, expressiveness, and technical execution are all superb, and illustrate the transition from the more constrained and austere styles of the Renaissance into the more dynamic, dramatic styles of the Baroque, as we can see by the pair of hedgehogs striking dramatic poses and the powerful lighting on the quills.
Strangely, this work was not well accepted by the public. The culture of Renaissance Italy held unusual cultural superstitions regarding the idea of hedgehogs crawling in their food as “unclean.” Caravaggio ultimately reworked the painting without hedgehogs (weakening the dynamics and drama the hedgehogs bring to the work).
The hedgehog painting was forgotten until it was recently rediscovered when a shopper bought the painting at a Goodwill in West Covina.
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By Samantha D.4 September 2017 • Verified Purchase
Folded Card, Size: Standard (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm), Paper: Signature Matte
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The card was excellent this time preferred the quality of print etc. Brilliant clear and good quality pleasing to the eye
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By Sarah T.13 May 2021 • Verified Purchase
Folded Card, Size: Standard (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm), Paper: Signature Matte
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Looked great and was perfect for my Nana's 99th it arrived super quick so much quicker than sending the original from the other side of the world! My Nan loved my artwork too and the picture of us inside helped her remember who I was as she has Alzheimer's. Crisp and clear. Bright and colorful true to the original artwork I created. The photo we placed inside also looked great and clear.
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By MR M.1 April 2021 • Verified Purchase
Folded Card, Size: Standard (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm), Paper: Signature Matte
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This was used as a Mother's Day card and my mother absolutely loved it! The artwork and attention to detail is stunning. It's as if the hare could jump right out of the card at any moment. The print quality and colours are of a very high standard and show the beautiful hare in commendable detail.
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Product ID: 137293530814633499
Created on 26/04/2016, 20:08
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