Mario Nuzzi
1603–1673 · Italian · 8 artworks
BaroqueTenebrismDetailed floral renderingRich color palettesDramatic lightingSymmetry and balanceTrompe-l'oeil effects
artist bio
Mario Nuzzi, also known as Mario de' Fiori, was an Italian painter specializing in floral still lifes during the Baroque period. He is celebrated for his vibrant compositions and meticulous detail, contributing significantly to the development of still life painting in 17th-century Rome.
what you'll learn
Studying Nuzzi's work allows students to understand the techniques of Baroque still life painting, including composition, color harmony, and the depiction of textures. Students will also learn about the symbolism often embedded within floral arrangements of the period.
related: Jan Brueghel the Elder
8 artworks
Vase and Flowers
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Glowers in a sculpted vase on a stone plinth
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Adoration of the Magi in a wreath of flowers
1654
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Self-portrait with flowers
1640
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Still life with a vase of flowers
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Fruit Garland Encircling a Relief
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Various flowers in a glass vase with blue grapes, peaches and a lemon, all on a ledge
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The Angel of the Annunciation in a Garland of Flowers
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