Sad Pear Painting

The pear tree, which gives people wonderful fruits, was known to our ancestors three millennia BC. The Chinese were the discoverers of the beneficial properties of these beautiful fruits. They not only sang the pear in poetry, but also carried out a great selection work so that many varieties known to this day were born. The pear in China is a symbol of longevity. The reason for this was the amazing vitality of the pear tree, the average life span of which is about a hundred years. The beautiful pear blossom symbolizes not only beauty in China, but also sadness and fickleness. In ancient Greece, the pear also enjoyed well-deserved respect. Homer called it the food of the gods. The pear tree was dedicated to Hera - the wife of Zeus, the keeper of the hearth. Figurines of the goddess were carved from its wood. The shape of the pear among the Greeks, and not only among them, was associated with love and motherhood. Among the ancient Slavs, the pear participated in many rituals and ceremonies. The fruits served as the basis for love potions. It was believed that the pear can strengthen the loyalty of the spouses, prevent betrayal. In Christian countries, they also did not forget about the symbolic meaning of pear fruits. The feminine form was used by artists as an allegory associated with the foremother Eve. In some countries, the pear tree is planted next to the chapels dedicated to Our Lady. It is believed that the Virgin Mary finds rest under it when she descends to earth. The pear also symbolizes the love of Christ for all mankind.