Oil painting on canvas depicting still life of fish, attributed to Giuseppe Recco (Naples, 1634 - Alicante, 1695). ...

Oil painting on canvas depicting still life of fish, attributed to Giuseppe Recco (Naples, 1634 - Alicante, 1695). 40x48 cm, 52x60 cm with frame. "One of the greatest representatives of the dead Neapolitan nature whose artistic production is vast and varied, specialist in still life with fish. His training is very varied references having come in contact with the culture and Roman circles, Spanish and Flemish. In fact, painting in question located Flemish typical elements in the coloristic treatment. Also note how the humble matter of the still life is transfigured with touches of light and shade light on the bottom and rises to neocaravaggiste dimensions, transcending typical baroque influences of his time. light, color and gloss are the canons of his painting. " ASOR STUDIO