Still-Life of Fruit
by FORTE, Luca, Oil on canvas, 76 x 58 cm
The present still-life represents various types of fruit: cherries, peaches, figs and pears. It can be assumed that it is an allegory of the four seasons, each season symbolized by a characteristic fruit.
Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 13 minutes):
Vivaldi: Concerto in E major RV 269 op. 8. No. 1 (Spring)