Antonio Gianlisi, 17th Century "still Life With A Plate Of Peaches, Flowers And Draperies"

Antonio Gianlisi, 17th century (RIZZOLO, 1677 - CREMONA, 1727) "Still Life with a Plate of Peaches, Flowers, and Draperies" Authentication Expertise: Prof. F. Arisi 85 x 109 cm This work is a still life, generally attributed to the Italian artists Francesco Noletti (known as "Il Maltese") or Antonio Gianlisi. Details of the work Title: It is known by descriptive titles such as "Still Life with a Plate of Peaches, Flowers, and Draperies" or "Still Life with Fruit and a Vase of Flowers." Composition: The scene depicts a vase of flowers, a bowl of grapes, and a plate of peaches, arranged on a table covered with a richly ornamented rug or tapestry. Style: It belongs to the Baroque period of the 17th century. It is characterized by the use of contrasting light and the meticulous rendering of textures, particularly those of luxurious fabrics and fruit. Technique: Oil on canvas. Possible authors: Although the results vary, the most frequent attributions are: Antonio Gianlisi (1677-1727): Italian painter of the Cremonese school, famous for his still lifes with precious fabrics. Francesco Noletti (c. 1611-1654): Also known as Francesco Fieravino, he specialized in still lifes with Turkish carpets or tapestries.