Still life with fish, a pomegranate, garlic and other food on a table
between 1724 and 1776
About this artwork
An oil painting on canvas featuring a close-up, circular-cropped still life composition of fresh fish, a pomegranate, garlic, and a gourd. The scene is characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro lighting typical of 18th-century Italian still-life compositions.
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Giacomo Ceruti, often called 'Il Pitocchetto' (the little beggar), is best known for his empathetic, gritty portraits of the poor and marginalized in Lombardy. This still life demonstrates his versatility beyond portraiture, showing the same keen observation and technical precision he applied to his figures in his depictions of humble culinary ingredients.
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Still life with fish, a pomegranate, garlic and other food on a table
Giacomo Ceruti, between 1724 and 1776
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