Who painted Stilleben mit Blumen und Früchten?

Stilleben mit Blumen und Früchten was painted by Margherita Caffi in 1689.

Where can I see Stilleben mit Blumen und Früchten?

Stilleben mit Blumen und Früchten is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Artwork

Stilleben mit Blumen und Früchten

Stilleben mit Blumen und Früchten is an unspecified painting by Margherita Caffi. It dates from 1689 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Created circa 1689, this oil painting presents a dark‑toned still‑life arrangement of fruit, vegetables and foliage.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1689, this oil painting presents a dark‑toned still‑life arrangement of fruit, vegetables and foliage. The composition centers on a bowl or basket from which grapes, apples and leafy greens cascade onto a tabletop, rendered with pronounced shadows that model the forms and suggest a tangible surface.

Subject & Meaning

The work exemplifies the 17th‑century fascination with abundance and the transitory nature of material goods. By juxtaposing ripe fruit with modest vegetables, the artist invites contemplation of seasonal cycles and the fleeting vitality of harvest, a common moral undertone in Baroque still‑life imagery.

Technique & Style

Employing a restrained palette of deep browns and muted greens, the painter utilizes chiaroscuro to heighten contrast between illuminated surfaces and enveloping darkness. Visible brushwork adds a tactile quality, while careful modeling of light on each object conveys volume and a subtle sense of movement within the static scene.

History & Provenance

The artist, born Margherita Volò in Milan in 1648, was part of a family of still‑life painters and later worked in Cremona before establishing herself in Piacenza. This particular piece entered the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains part of the institution’s Baroque holdings.