PORPORA, Paolo
(b. 1617, Napoli, d. 1673, Roma)

Still-Life of Flowers

c. 1660
Oil on canvas, 64 x 50 cm
Private collection

This is a still-life of poppies, convolvulus, roses, fritillaries, nasturtiums and jasmine in a glass vase, resting on a stone ledge. The artist was influenced by Mario dei Fiori with whom he collaborated.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 6 minutes):
Giacomo Puccini: Crisantemi (Chrysanthemums), elegy for string quartet