💛 Q U I N C E S 💛 There's all sorts of fun mythology surrounding the quince. It has been suggested that cultivation of the fruit preceded cultivation of the apple, so references to apples in early literature (the garden of Eden...the golden apple that Paris gave to Aphrodite) may actually refer to quinces. In medieval times, to give a quince to a lady was a declaration of love, and Plutarch reports that Greek brides used to nibble them before entering the bridal chamber to ensure their kiss was not "unpleasant". In Slavonia, Croatia, when a baby is born, a quince tree is planted as a symbol of fertility. MINI FRUIT SERIES…. Coming December 1st. #quince #stilllife #fertility #quincemythology #oilpainting #oilpaint #paintonboard #oilonpanel #oils #oilpaint #stilllife #stillifepainting #paint #stilllifepainting #paintingfromobservation #paintingfruits #fruit #artforsale #artforyourhome #fruitseries