Who painted Stillleben?

Stillleben was painted by Francesco Maltese in 1635.

Where can I see Stillleben?

Stillleben is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Stillleben?

Stillleben is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Stillleben

Francesco Maltese , 1635

Stillleben is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Francesco Maltese. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Stillleben is a 1635 painting by Francesco Maltese, an Italian artist active in Rome. The work is a still life from the early Baroque period and is held in the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a cluttered table with various objects, including a violin, books, and lace, alongside a flower arrangement and a statue near a window with a city view.

Technique & Style

Maltese employed strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of depth, making certain objects appear almost three-dimensional through the use of chiaroscuro.

Artist & collection

Artist

Francesco Maltese

Francesco Noletti, also known as Francesco Fieravino (1611, Valletta? – 4 December 1654, Rome) was an Italian still-life painter. He was often referred to by his nickname, Il Maltese.