Cristoforo Munari Biography
Cristoforo Munari was an Italian painter born in Reggio nell'Emilia on 21 July 1667 and died in Pisa on 3 June 1720. His artistic training took place at the Emilian school, but he later moved to Rome. He particularly distinguished himself as a highly skilled still life painter, initially painting so-called "rustic kitchens" with utensils, game, cured meats and bits of parmesan cheese. Over time, his style evolved and refined Chinese porcelain appeared in his paintings, almost becoming his distinctive signature.
From 1706 to 1715, Munari stayed in Florence, where he also painted war trophies and trompe-l'œil. He subsequently moved to Pisa, where he dedicated himself almost exclusively to restorations. Two canvases of his creation, "Still life with fruit, porcelain and musical instruments" and "Still life with fruit, books, plates and musical scores", dating back to the period between 1710 and 1720, are preserved in the Amedeo Lia Civic Museum in La Spezia.
