Artwork

Nurnbergische Hesperides: Limon bergamotto personzin gientile

Nurnbergische Hesperides: Limon bergamotto personzin gientile is a print by the Baroque artist Joseph de Montalegre. It dates from 1714 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Nurnbergische Hesperides: Limon bergamotto personzin gientile is a 1714 print by Joseph de Montalegre, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a wicker basket overflowing with citrus fruits, including lemons, bergamots, and citrons, set against a dark background. The arrangement highlights the fruits' varied colors and textures.

Technique & Style

The fruits are rendered with attention to detail, featuring small highlights on their rinds. The use of contrasting light and dark emphasizes the subjects.

Context

This type of still life was emerging in 18th-century art, often linked to mythological or scientific themes, but here the focus is on the aesthetic qualities of the fruit.