Scuola romana (XVIII) - Natura morta con melone e uva

Roman school, 18th century
Still life with melon and grapes
Oil on canvas, 56 x 93 cm
With antique frame, 70 x 108 cm

The present still life, in terms of stylistic composition and coloristic elaboration, refers to the school of 18th century central Italy, in particular the Roman context. This is a painter familiar with the art of the Castelli family, specialized in the genre of still life. Two were brothers: Bartolomeo (also known as the Elder) and Giovanni Paolo (known as Spadino) . The latter had a son: Bartolomeo, known as the Younger. In their compositions with bright and shiny colors, as in the present still life, melons or open watermelons and architectural elements are often portrayed.
In the present one there is depicted on the barren ground of the earth a melon surrounded by peaches, juicy figs and grapes. In the background we perceive only the base of an architectural element in an indistinct landscape.
The frame is ancient.

The frame is provided free of charge, therefore it cannot be a reason for return or complaint.

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