Artwork
Still Life with Pewter Plate, Shrimps, a Lemon, Glass Cruets, Bread and a Bottle of Wine
Still Life with Pewter Plate, Shrimps, a Lemon, Glass Cruets, Bread and a Bottle of Wine is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Giacomo Ceruti. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
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Overview
Still Life with Pewter Plate, Shrimps, a Lemon, Glass Cruets, Bread and a Bottle of Wine is a painting by Giacomo Ceruti, created circa 1750. It is a representative work of the Rococo movement and is held in the Pinacoteca di Brera collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a table setting with various food and drink items, including a pewter plate with shrimps, a lemon, bread, glass cruets, and a wine bottle. The arrangement of objects and attention to texture and color suggest a focus on the everyday and the mundane.
Technique & Style
Ceruti's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, while his attention to detail and realistic depiction of textures and colors demonstrate his skill as a painter. The vibrant red of the shrimps and warm brown of the bread are notable examples of his color palette.
Context
Ceruti was an Italian late Baroque painter active in Northern Italy, known for his realistic depictions across various subjects, including still lifes and large-scale genre scenes of marginalized figures. This work reflects his ability to capture the everyday with precision and attention to detail.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giacomo Antonio Melchiorre Ceruti (13 October 1698 – 28 August 1767) was an Italian late Baroque painter, active in Northern Italy.
