Still Life with Bowl of Citrons by Giovanna Garzoni. A detailed still life featuring a shallow bowl overflowing with large, textured yellow citrons and green limes, accompanied by orange blossoms and an insect on a stone ledge.

Still Life with Bowl of Citrons

Giovanna Garzoni

1640 · Tempera, Vellum

A luminous 17th-century botanical still life capturing the textured rinds of citrons and delicate orange blossoms with remarkable precision.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Kitchen
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Charcoal black, Burnished orange, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1640 by Giovanna Garzoni, this exquisite tempera on vellum showcases her signature stippled technique and naturalist focus. The composition features a bowl of citrons and limes on a stone ledge, accented by scattered seeds, orange blossoms, and a meticulously rendered bee, reflecting the Baroque era's fascination with botanical science and the natural world.