The artwork, titled “Still life in Venetian landscape,” is a notable creation by Giorgio de Chirico, painted in 1952. Crafted with oil on canvas, the piece falls under the Neo-baroque art movement and represents the genre of still life.
In the artwork, the foreground prominently features an arrangement of ripe fruits, among them apples and peaches, meticulously rendered to capture their varied textures and colors. This still life is set against a Venetian backdrop, showcasing an expansive landscape. The middle ground illustrates a tranquil body of water, adorned with small boats that gently disrupt the surface. The background features the iconic architecture of Venice, recognizable by its distinct bell towers and terracotta rooftops, juxtaposed against a vividly painted sky marked by swirling clouds. The interplay of light and shadow and the meticulous detailing in both the still life and the landscape elements highlight de Chirico’s mastery in blending still life with a dynamic and picturesque landscape.