Still Life with Fruit, Flowers and Birds, Oil on Canvas, 17th Century

Features

Artist:  Angelo Maria Rossi Attributed to 

Artwork title:  Natura morta con frutta,fiori e volatili

Age:  17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject:  Still life

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on Canvas

Description : Natura morta con frutta,fiori e volatili

Oil on canvas. Attributed to Angelo Maria Rossi, known as " Carlo Torre's Painter" or better as the Pseudo-Fardella, that operated in the north of Italy, mostly in Milan, around the second half of 17th century. He was known for his still lifes . The painting in question is rich of various and colorful element in a naturalistic setting, displayed on two parallel horizontal levels, separated by the crags of an embankment. On the upper level stands out a big earthenware or copper basin full of fruit ( black and white grape, pears, pomegranates, quinces), surmounted on the left by a fig branch laden with fruits; on the lower level there's still fruit (cherries and peaches on the left, chestnuts and plums in the middle) mixed with loose cut flowers between which two big lemons stand out; on the right corner ther are three doves. The painting had alredy been restored and is displayed in an old frame decorated with painted flowers.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 122
Width: 162
Depth: 8

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 101
Width: 146