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Pair of still lifes with peacocks and fruit. Flemish Baroque school. 17th century - Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 141 x 92 cm and 151 x 103 cm. This pair of still lifes unfolds a lush and detailed composition with peacocks in the foreground, accompanied by fruit arranged in bowls, plates, and hanging bunches. The scenes are set against a dark background that accentuates the drama of the directed light, creating intense contrasts and pronounced volumes. The meticulous treatment of textures—feathers, fruit peels, leaves, and ceramics—reveals a profound technical knowledge and a refined sense of naturalistic observation. The symmetrical and balanced arrangement of the elements reinforces the visual harmony and lends solemnity to the scene. The vibrant colors of the grapes, pears, apples, and flowers combine with the golden tones of the birds to convey a sense of wealth, fertility, and opulence. These works are firmly rooted in the tradition of 17th-century Flemish Baroque painting, where still life became an independent genre, fusing painterly virtuosity with symbolism of abundance, luxury, and the fleeting nature of earthly life. Dimensions: 141 x 92 cm and 151 x 103 cm.