Still Life 1610

Fede Galizia's "Still Life" from 1610 is a striking example of the Italian Baroque style of still life painting. The composition features a bowl overflowing with peaches, along with quinces and a single grasshopper. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the lifelike rendering of the fruits, their textures and colors captured with precision. The inclusion of the grasshopper adds a touch of realism and symbolism, representing the transience of life and the cycle of decay. Galizia was a prominent female artist of her time, known for her innovative use of light and shadow and her ability to capture the beauty and fragility of everyday objects.