Kitchen Still Life c. 1640
paoloantoniobarbieri
theartinstituteofchicago
painting, oil-paint, oil-on-canvas
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oil-on-canvas
Paolo Antonio Barbieri's "Kitchen Still Life" (c. 1640) is a classic example of the 17th-century Italian still life genre. The painting depicts a simple arrangement of everyday objects, including a basket of chestnuts, mushrooms, a cluster of blackberries, and a dish of almonds, all placed on a rustic tabletop. The painting's realistic details and meticulous execution highlight the beauty of ordinary things, offering a glimpse into the domestic world of the artist's time. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this well-known painting.
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