Artwork
Red Peppers, Capiscum
Red Peppers, Capiscum is a watercolor work on paper by the Baroque artist J. J. Walther. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Red Peppers, Capiscum is a watercolour painting by J. J. Walther, dated to around 1662, and is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
Contrary to its title, the painting depicts a Baroque-style fountain scene, featuring a large archway and a bowl-shaped fountain adorned with statues, conveying grandeur and elegance.
Technique & Style
The watercolour work showcases intricate designs on the archway and fountain, with detailed stone statues, exemplifying the characteristics of the Baroque style.
Artist & collection
Artist
J.J. Walther loved painting food more than faces—especially peppers, their glossy skins catching the light just so. He kept a tiny studio above a London spice shop, so the smells drifted up while he worked. In *Red…
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