c. 1800s
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Fruit symbolism in art history
The symbolism of fruit usually depends on the context, whether this is religious, classical or cultural. 
Apple: a Christian symbol in reference to the apple that was eaten by Eve in the Garden of Eden, resulting in the ‘fall of man’ and their expulsion from paradise. This concept gives the apple a secondary meaning of temptation and a connection to satan, especially if paired with a serpent. Alternatively, apples may be a sign of the harvest season and a simple pastoral existence. The story of the golden apple from Greek mythology may also be a hidden theme, as the mortal Paris was tasked with giving the fruit to the ‘fairest of them all’ – eventually choosing the goddess of love, Aphrodite.

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