Tuesday, January 10, 2023

 Luis Egidio Meléndez
(1716 - 1780)

Luis Egidio Meléndez was a Spanish painter. Though he received little acclaim during his lifetime and died in poverty, Meléndez is recognized as the greatest Spanish still-life painter of the 18th century. His mastery of composition and light, and remarkable ability to convey the volume and texture of individual objects enabled him to transform the most mundane of kitchen fare into powerful images.
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Egidio_Meléndez


Still Life with Oysters, Garlic, Eggs, Pot and Pan
1772
Oil on canvas
41 x 62 cm
Museo del Prado
https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/still-life-with-oysters-garlic-eggs-pot-and-pan/16a1d9f8-bef6-4fdb-868c-5b70e311e645

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