Italian Baroque Still Life Peaches on Charger c.1700 - Noble Collection

Magnificent Italian Baroque Still Life

Acquire this magnificent Italian Baroque still life painting featuring peaches on a charger with distant landscape views, circa 1700. From a noble collection, this exceptional work exemplifies the golden age of Italian still life painting, when artists elevated everyday objects to subjects of profound beauty and technical virtuosity.

Exceptional Features

• Period: Italian Baroque, circa 1700
• Subject: Still life with peaches on a charger
• Background: Landscape views in the distance
• Provenance: From a noble collection
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Museum-quality example of Baroque still life
• Exceptional condition and preservation

Italian Baroque Still Life Tradition

The late 17th and early 18th centuries marked the pinnacle of Italian still life painting. Artists working in Rome, Naples, and other Italian centers created sumptuous compositions that celebrated nature's bounty while demonstrating extraordinary technical skill. These paintings were commissioned by noble families and displayed in palazzi as symbols of wealth, taste, and cultural refinement.

Artistic Excellence

This painting demonstrates the hallmarks of Italian Baroque still life: meticulous rendering of texture and light, sophisticated composition, and the inclusion of landscape views that add depth and narrative interest. The peaches are painted with such realism that they seem tangible, while the charger and distant views create a sense of space and luxury.

Provenance & Investment

The noble provenance of this painting adds significant historical and monetary value. Works from documented aristocratic collections are highly sought after by museums and serious collectors, representing both cultural heritage and investment potential.

🎨 Period: Italian Baroque, circa 1700
📋 Subject: Still life with peaches on charger
🖼️ Medium: Oil on canvas
🏛️ Provenance: Noble collection
📅 Date: Early 18th century
📍 Location: Artemisia Fine Arts & Antiques Ltd, Malta

A museum-quality masterpiece perfect for serious collectors of Italian Baroque art, Old Master still life painting, or investment-grade antiques with impeccable provenance.