Artwork
Stillleben (?)
Stillleben (?) is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Carlo Riccabone. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Carlo Riccabone's Still Life (1698) is a meticulously detailed painting featuring a central vase with flowers alongside a decorated bowl, characterized by its emphasis on texture, shading, and contrasting dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a traditional still life, focusing on a tall, wide-based vase with white and pink flowers, accompanied by a patterned bowl. The arrangement emphasizes the beauty of everyday, ornamental objects.
Technique & Style
Riccabone employed a highly detailed approach, rendering individual flower petals and vase ridges with precision. The use of a dark background serves to highlight the subjects through chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
Created in 1698, the painting is part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carlo Riccabone kept a tiny mirror in his pocket and painted his self-portraits from life every Thursday, rain or shine.
