What is the meaning behind this basket of citrus fruits?
‘Still Life with Lemons in a Wicker Basket’ by Juan de Zurbarán may look like a beautiful arrangement, but these everyday objects also have symbolic meaning. In this 10-minute film, art historian Siân Walters takes a closer look.
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