Antonio Tibaldi (Rome, 1635 c. - post 1675) Workshop of
Still life with armor, draperies and sculptural works
Oil on canvas (53 x 77 cm - framed 65 x 89 cm)
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Painted with a beautiful scenic effect, depicting a still life composed of an opulent exhibition of objects, including various precious drapes embroidered and trimmed with trimmings and golden fringes, parts of a dark parade armor with gold borders, sculptures, an altar adorned with winged sphinxes and precious chiseled metal vases.
These images, in addition to the aesthetics of the decoration, are full of allegorical meanings, so much so that these compositions can be interpreted as refined Vanitas: it is in fact a sort of allegory that likely invited the observer to meditate on the futility of vain glory (which is symbolized here by weapons or the altar) or earthly riches (the precious objects and fabrics).
The pictorial characters declare its execution by a capable 17th-century author of the Italian school, whose characteristics evoke the teachings of the best Flemish masters of previous generations. The evident post-Caravaggio Roman cadences are then visible in the contrasts of light and in the dense pictorial material: all reasons that allow the painting to be assigned to the circle of Antonio Tibaldi (Rome, 1635 c. - post 1675), a skilled painter epigone of Francesco Fieravino known as the Maltese and therefore an appreciated painter of still lifes similar to those of his master.
Active mainly in Rome, the painter was extremely prolific and benefited from extraordinary success among collectors of the time. His presence and the notoriety achieved are testified by the multiple compositions that have been returned to him in recent times, kept in the most important public and private Roman collections of the time, such as those of the Albani, Barberini, Chigi and Colonna families.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The painting is sold complete with a pleasant wooden frame and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic sheet.
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