Italienischer Maler des 17. Jahrhunderts
STILL LIFE WITH FLOWERSHELL AND FRUIT
oil on canvas. Doubled.
79 x 99 cm.
In decorative corner decorated frame.

In a wide landscape, standing on a stone rectangular pedestal, a wide bowl containing a splendid flower arrangement of white, pink, red and light blue flowers with green leaves protruding over the bowl. On the floor and in a bowl in front of the pedestal are several fruits, including a large melon, peaches, light and dark grapes and a few plums. At the left edge of the picture a high bowl with red flowering carnations inside, while at the right edge of the picture a yellow shining mullein rises to the top. Painting in which the bright colours of the flowers and fruits stand out against the otherwise rather dark background. Damage to the frame. (1221672) (18)