Still life – Dutch School – Oil on canvas

Still life, a pictorial representation of foodstuffs, objects or inanimate objects, was one of the artistic genres that became completely independent in the 17th century. Reggiani composed this still life inspired by the Dutch school. Fruit, grapes and peaches, white flowers placed on an old book, a fruit bowl, a chalice and a small light hanging from above, contrast with the dark surface and background of the picture