Elena Recco

(Napoli, 1654 - Madrid, 1715)

One of the greatest representatives of Neapolitan still life, whose artistic production is vast and varied, specialist in still life with fish. His training finds very varied references having come into contact with Roman, Spanish and Flemish culture and environments. In fact, the painting in question finds typical Flemish elements in the color treatment. It should also be noted how the humble material of the still life is transfigured with touches of light on the chiaroscuro background and rises to neo-Caravaggist dimensions, transcending the baroque influences typical of its time. Light, color and brilliance are the canons of his painting. "STUDIO ASOR