Fruit and Flowers

Orsola Maddalena Caccia

Created:
Movement:
1635
Baroque
key Notes:
Baroque Still Life, Symbolic Abundance
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Dimensions:
30 × 39 in. (76.2 × 99.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Fruit and Flowers by Orsola Maddalena Caccia

Fruit and Flowers, created in 1635 by Orsola Maddalena Caccia, is an exemplary work of Baroque still life, rendered in oil on canvas. Caccia, an Italian nun and painter, was known for her detailed and vibrant depictions of natural subjects, which were often imbued with symbolic meaning. Her work is significant for its contribution to the genre of still life painting, a field in which female artists were underrepresented during the 17th century. Caccia's paintings are noted for their meticulous attention to detail and the harmonious arrangement of elements, reflecting both her artistic skill and her contemplative life in the convent. As the daughter of painter Guglielmo Caccia, she was trained in the arts from a young age, which allowed her to develop a distinctive style that combined religious themes with natural beauty. Her oeuvre provides valuable insight into the role of women artists in early modern Europe and their ability to navigate and contribute to the artistic landscape of their time.

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Fruit and Flowers by Orsola Maddalena Caccia

The painting "Fruit and Flowers," created in 1635 by Orsola Maddalena Caccia, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the Baroque style with its rich detail and vibrant depiction of natural elements. The artwork showcases a harmonious arrangement of fruits and flowers, reflecting the artist's skill in still life composition and her ability to capture the lush textures and vivid colors characteristic of the period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Fruit and Flowers