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Music instruments
Music instruments is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Evaristo Baschenis. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.
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Overview
Evaristo Baschenis's 'Music instruments' is a 17th-century oil painting held at the Accademia Carrara. Created in 1670, it is a still life composition featuring various musical instruments.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a violin, lute, and sheet of music arranged on a table draped with a green cloth, set against a dark background. The instruments are rendered with intricate detail, showcasing Baschenis's attention to texture and form.
Technique & Style
Baschenis's use of oil paint allows for a high level of detail, evident in the carvings and textures of the instruments. The quiet, contemplative arrangement of the still life is characteristic of his style.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1670 by Evaristo Baschenis, an Italian Baroque painter active around Bergamo, 'Music instruments' is now housed at the Accademia Carrara.
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Artist
Evaristo Baschenis (7 December 1617 – 16 March 1677) was an Italian Baroque painter of the 17th century, active mainly around his native city of Bergamo.
