Oil Painting From The Early 18th Century Roman Still Life

A beautiful and vibrant Roman school still life of pomegranates, grapes, figs and other fruits, set in a landscape.

This richly colored oil on canvas was painted in the early 18th century by an artist in Maximlian Pfeiler's circle and depicts nature's bountiful fruits piled on a rocky outcropping. This beautiful work is remarkable both for its delicious details and its excellent state of conservation. A small lizard perches on a ledge and in the background, floating clouds, a still vibrant sky.

Maximilian Pfeiler (1656 - 1746)
Born in 1656, Pfeiler was a northern painter active in Rome between the 17th and 18th centuries. He was a student of Christian Berentz and a recognized specialist in still lifes. He collaborated with Francesco Trevisani and Michele Rocca. Pfeiler was then successful enough to carve out a leading role in the bustling Roman art scene of the first decades of the 18th century. He is mentioned by biographer Lione Pascoli, who describes him as Christian Berentz's most talented student. This work is in an excellent state of conservation and is ready to hang and enjoy in an antique gilded wood frame.

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Canvas: 30" x 24.5" / 76 cm x 63 cm
Framed: 36.5" x 31" / 93 cm x 80 cm