Ripeness Collection

Still Life with Melons, 1865. Creator: Alexandre Couder
Still Life with Melons, 1865. Couder trained at the School of Fine Arts in Paris and specialized in still lifes. Two of his paintings were purchased by Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III

Bowl with fruit, 1746-1769. Creator: Jacob Xavery
Bowl with fruit, 1746-1769

Simulated Sculpted Head of a Woman in a Cartouche Decorated with Swags of Fruit, 1655-1665. Creator: Joris van Son
Simulated Sculpted Head of a Woman in a Cartouche Decorated with Swags of Fruit, 1655-1665

Festoon of Fruits, c.1653-c.1658. Creator: Johannes Borman
Festoon of Fruits, c.1653-c.1658

Festoon of Fruit and Flowers, 1660-1670. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Festoon of Fruit and Flowers, 1660-1670. Butterflies, snails, beetles, caterpillars, flies and ladybirds are attracted to fruits including pomegranates, grapes, peaches, plums and figs

Colombia, Caldas, Chinchina, Coffee Tree with Berries

The Revelation of Ripeness (colour litho)
5201971 The Revelation of Ripeness (colour litho) by Benger or Berenger, Ernest (1868-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revelation of Ripeness)

Still Life with Fruit, Fish, and a Nest, c. 1675. Creator: Abraham Mignon
Still Life with Fruit, Fish, and a Nest, c. 1675

Golden wheat field with a lone tree in the middle
Golden wheat field on rolling hills with a lone tree in the middle; Palouse, Washington, United States of America

Hands holding corn cob

A red and green pear

Bundle of Triticum sp. Wheat

Grapes on vine, Alto Douro Wine Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Portugal, Europe

The harvesting of wine grapes, 19th century engraving, time of harvest, ripeness of the grape, to pick, vineard, hand pickers, August, September, October, crush, hand picking, grape, winery, alcohol

Pitaya fruits for sale at the market of Cacao, French Guiana, Department of France, South America

The Harvesting Of Wine Grapes, 19th Century Engraving, Time Of Harvest, Ripeness Of The Grape, To Pick, Vineard, Hand Pickers, August, September, October, Crush, Hand Picking, Grape, Winery, Alcohol

Myristica fragrans, Nutmeg and Mace leaves and fruit at three different stages of ripeness

Apple Rev W Wilkes, whole and halved

Vicia faba, Broad Beans Long Podded in the pod

Brassica oleracea, Cauliflower, close up view of white flowerhead

Diospyrus sp. yellow Persimmons on a branchlet

Pisum sativum sp. small pile of Sugar Snap Peas, view from above

Two bunches of grapes, purple and green

A bunch of Grapes Muscat of Alexandria bedded on leaves

Lactuca sativa longifolia, Cos Lettuce, lettuce with long green leaves and whitish stems, view from above

Cucurbita peop, West Indian Pumpkin, with a slice cut off to reveal core

Ripe red vine tomatoes

Various whole and cut citrus fruits, lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit

Citrus fruits, boxes filled with fresh Oranges and Lemons, close up

Ribes uva-crispa, Gooseberries Careless

Three pears

Two deep red Tomatoes, one standing upright, one on its side

Lycopersicon Esculentum, seven Tomatoes Shirley

Bunch of red grapes on the vine

Lycopersicon esculentum, Beefsteak Tomato, whole and halved

Solanum lycopersicum, fresh round Tomatoes covered with droplets of water and still attached to the vine, close up

Six Apples Norfolk Royal

Pisum sativum sp. small pile of Mangetouts, view from above

Person pulling back husk to reveal corn in a corn on the cob

Malus pumila, red Apple, close up

Basket of vegetables including organic tomatoes, broccoli, runner beans, leek and red onions, close up

Malus pumila, ripe red Apples picked from leafy branch, low angle view

Hands holding freshly pulled carrots, high angle view

Lactuca sativa, Lettuce, harvesting ripe heads using a sharp knife, close up, view from above

Pulling out vegetable by stems

Harvesting leaves of Brassica rapa Chinensis, Pak Choi

Citrus fruits, including Oranges, Lemons, Limes, whole and cut in half

Selection of exotic fruit, whole and halved Pitahayas, Kiwanos and Lulos, close up

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"The Revelation of Ripeness: A Journey Through Nature's Bounty" Step into the world of ripeness, where vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas awaken the senses. From Abraham Mignon's exquisite still life to the golden wheat fields with a solitary tree standing tall, nature unveils its secrets. In this captivating journey, witness hands tenderly cradling a corn cob, symbolizing the culmination of growth and nourishment. Grapes hang from vines in Portugal's Alto Douro Wine Valley, an enchanting UNESCO World Heritage Site. The grapes glisten under the sun's warm embrace, promising a taste that transports you to another realm. As depicted in 19th-century engravings capturing the harvesting of wine grapes, time stands still when ripeness is achieved. Each grape carefully plucked at just the right moment embodies perfection - sweetness balanced with acidity - ready to be transformed into liquid poetry. Venturing further into markets adorned with Pitaya fruits in French Guiana, one can't help but marvel at their vibrant hues and succulent flesh. These exotic treasures beckon us to indulge in their juiciness while reminding us of nature's generosity. Amidst this symphony lies a red and green pear; two contrasting shades representing stages on a continuum. It reminds us that even within nature's bounty, there is diversity and beauty at every step along the way. Finally, we encounter Myristica fragrans - Nutmeg and Mace leaves and fruit showcasing three distinct stages of ripeness. From unripe green pods bursting with potential to mature brown shells revealing aromatic spices within – each stage holds its own allure. Ripeness reveals itself as more than mere physical transformation; it represents fulfillment and readiness for what lies ahead. It teaches us patience as we wait for flavors to develop fully before savoring life’s offerings. So let us immerse ourselves in this celebration – an ode to nature's wisdom and the abundance it bestows upon us.