Antique Flemish oil painting on canvas depicting still life with figures. 18th-century period.
Description: The work depicted in the photo is an oil painting on canvas, in the Baroque style, probably datable between the late 17th and early 18th centuries, very common in Flemish and Italian painting of the period. The painting features a rich floral and fruit composition, typical of Baroque still lifes, with a prevalence of flowers such as roses, peonies, tulips, and hydrangeas, arranged in a semi-circular and symmetrical shape that frames the central scene. In the lower part, various fruits are visible: white and red grapes, cherries, figs, apples, apricots, and tomatoes, painted with great attention to detail and material realism. At the center of the composition, in a dark niche, a small figure of the Madonna and Child confronts the viewer, a sacred iconographic element that contrasts with the profane abundance of the still life around it. This devotional insert may indicate a spiritual symbolism: life (the fruits and flowers) that surrounds salvation (the Madonna and Child). The use of chiaroscuro is marked, with a dark background that highlights the warm and bright colors of the flowers and fruits. The material rendering of the subjects, especially the fruits, demonstrates an expert hand and an interest in naturalism. Condition: Excellent Condition. Measurements: 95x110cm. Provenance: Holland, 18th century. Document: Certificate of Authenticity. Assistance: We are at your disposal for further clarification or photographic details. Shipping: Throughout Italy, Europe, and the Rest of the World at very low prices in maximum security and traceable. Shipping will be agreed upon privately and will not be of high cost. We wish you a Good Day. Borrelli Antichità.