Still life with vase of flowers and fountain with triton - Attributed to Nicola Cassisa

Author: Attributable to Nicola Cassisa (Naples, active between the late 17th and early 18th centuries) Measurements: Canvas only 100x90 cm; with frame 120x113 cm Materials: Oil on canvas set in a gilded wooden frame An important oil on canvas painting depicting a sumptuous still life. The composition is dominated by a rich embossed metal vase of flowers, overflowing with botanical varieties rendered with chromatic vivacity and naturalistic precision. In the background, the scene is ennobled by classical architecture housing a fountain with a triton and a spouting mascaron, elements that lend depth and a scenic character to the canvas. The work is distinguished by the balance between the organic forms of the flowers and the rigor of the architectural structures, typical of the great Baroque decorative tradition. The pictorial execution and the rendering of chiaroscuro allow the painting to be attributed to the hand of Nicola Cassisa, a renowned exponent of the Neapolitan school specializing in grand floral compositions. The style fully reflects the taste of the late Baroque period, where still life is not just an exercise in style but a celebration of abundance and splendor. The canvas is enhanced by a richly decorated gilded wooden frame with foliage motifs and relief decorations. The work is datable to the early 18th century and comes from a Southern Italian workshop, likely connected to the Neapolitan artistic environment. The painting is in an excellent state of general preservation, with the painted surface retaining its original brilliance intact.