Grape Vines and Fruit, with Three Wagtails
The Met
Artist: Bartolomeo Cavarozzi(Italian, Viterbo 1587–1625 Rome)
Date: ca. 1615–18
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 40 × 61 3/4 in. (101.6 × 156.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Claire and Giovanni Sarti, in honor of Keith Christiansen, 2016
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Still life with grapes, peaches, figs, and small birds nestled among dense dark foliage
Detailed Description
The painting is a dark, horizontal still life featuring a dense arrangement of fruits and foliage against a very dark background. The composition is filled with intertwining vines and branches, from which various fruits hang. In the upper left and right, several round peaches with light orange and reddish blush tones are visible among dark green leaves. Numerous bunches of grapes are distributed throughout the canvas; some are light green or yellowish-white, while others are dark purple or black. In the upper right quadrant, dark figs, some appearing split open to reveal reddish interiors, are nestled among the leaves. Towards the bottom center, small clusters of bright red berries, possibly currants, are visible. The foliage consists of various shades of dark green leaves, some showing lighter undersides, creating a rich, textured backdrop. Two small, light-colored birds with dark markings are perched near the bottom edge of the painting, one on the far left and another on the far right. The overall lighting is subdued, with highlights catching the surfaces of the fruits and some leaves, creating a sense of depth within the dark setting.
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