Processing
Pictography painted in oil on canvas with ‘Picta’ processing. Hand-painted in two layers with Maimeri and Winsor & Newton colours; worked with magnifying glass. Linen fabric. Solid wood frame gilded with gold leaf. Picture size: 74x77 cm. Framed size: 87x90 cm.
History
Giovanna Garzoni is one of the most significant Italian painters of the Baroque period, recognised in particular for her still lifes. Her work ‘Still Life with Cherries and Pods’ exemplifies her mastery in capturing the beauty and detail of natural objects. In this painting, the cherries, characterised by an intense red colour, and the green pod create a vivid contrast, symbolising the freshness and fragility of life. Garzoni employed a meticulous technique, paying particular attention to reflections and textures, making the objects almost tangible. The composition is harmonious, with an arrangement that guides the viewer's eye through the scene. Her work is set in the context of Baroque still life, which frequently intended to convey a message of transience and ephemeral beauty, inviting contemplation. Garzoni is particularly appreciated for her sensitivity and her use of vivid colours, which give her works a distinctive character in the artistic landscape of her time. The work realised by the Bottega Tifernate was inspired by the original and differs from it in some details.
inspo by Giovanna Garzoni, Cherries on a Plate (PICTA)