Old Paintings Reveal How Fruits and Vegetables Have Evolved Over the Centuries | Vice

"Plant-based food is lavishly depicted by thousands of artists throughout the ages and offers a vast and unique insight into the stunning evolution in shapes and colors of our modern-day groceries," they wrote in an article published in the journal Trends in Plant Science. “

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The Fascination with Food in Art History / Widewalls, 2016

Juan Sanchez Cotan /Still Life with Game Fowl, Vegetables and Fruits, 1602, Museo del Prado Madrid

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