Artwork
Still Life with Grapes, Figs and Pumpkin
Still Life with Grapes, Figs and Pumpkin is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Michele Pace del Campidoglio. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
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Overview
Still Life with Grapes, Figs and Pumpkin is a 17th-century oil painting by Michele Pace del Campidoglio, dated to circa 1650, now part of the collection at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a composed still life featuring seasonal produce: a cut pumpkin and grapes on one plate, and a pile of figs on another, all adorned with surrounding foliage and scattered white flowers.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic manner, the work emphasizes detailed texture and subtle, muted coloration, predominantly in earthy tones of brown, green, and yellow.
History & Provenance
Created around 1650 by Michele Pace del Campidoglio, the painting's ownership history prior to its acquisition by the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya is not detailed here.
Context
Reflecting the traditional still life themes of 17th-century European art, this piece highlights the artist's focus on everyday subjects rendered with precision and simplicity.
Legacy
As part of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya's collection, the painting contributes to the visibility of Michele Pace del Campidoglio's work within the broader context of European still life painting.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Michele Pace del Campidoglio (1610–1670) was an artist, born in Rome.
