Bidspirit auction | Still Life with Flowers and

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit. Signed José Mª Jardines. Spanish School. 19th Century - Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 71 x 44.5 cm. In the foreground, a basket of grapes and peaches and a bouquet of flowers in a blue vase are displayed on a stone table against a shadowy architectural background. The red, green, and gold tones create a harmonious contrast that intensifies the presence of the elements. The vigorous, nuanced brushwork reveals the Baroque influence in the detailing of the fruit and the exuberant flowers, while the somber atmosphere gives the work a solemn character. Signed by José Mª Jardines, the canvas fits into 19th-century Spanish painting, rooted in the tradition of naturalistic still lifes with a strong ornamental imprint.