Béla Czóbel Csendélet Gyümöcsökkel. 

This painting is a still life of fruit by the Hungarian artist Béla Czóbel, who lived from 1883 to 1976. The fruit, arranged carefully in a bowl, carries a symbolic weight that echoes through art history. Recall the apples of Cezanne or the opulent displays of the Dutch masters—fruit is never just fruit. Here, they evoke not only the abundance of nature, but also our primal desires and the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures. Consider the recurrence of fruit in various traditions—from the tempting fruit in the Garden of Eden to its presence in classical bacchanals. It’s a visual motif that captures the essence of life’s sensuous offerings, reminding us of the deep, often subconscious, associations we hold with nourishment and temptation. This humble arrangement taps into a profound, collective memory.