Basket of Fruit 1596

Caravaggio's "Basket of Fruit" (1596) is a still life painting depicting a basket overflowing with a variety of fruits, including grapes, figs, plums, and apples. The artist's signature chiaroscuro technique is evident in the dramatic contrast of light and shadow, highlighting the textures and forms of the fruits. This painting, now housed in the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, is a prime example of Caravaggio's early style, characterized by realism and meticulous detail. The composition and the subject matter of this work are highly influential on later still life paintings, especially in the Baroque period.