Rachel Dean - Tallahassee, FL

Our next client is a down to earth and grounded close friend of mine and she is looking for some renovation to be done for her dorm room at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. One of my favorite characteristics about our client, Rachel is that she has a very unique personality and she is a charismatic and free person. She was looking for a piece done personally by Giuseppe Arcimboldo due to his weird fascination with turning fruits and vegetables into beautiful pieces. With this as her inspiration, we believed that Arcimboldo’s Feast for the Eyes would be the best piece to fit for her place.

The piece was created in 1590 and it is a depicted image of his royal patron, Roman Emperor Rudolf II, with the collaboration of both fruits and vegetables. In the painting you can see strawberries, pears, snap peas, blackberries, and corn just to name a few of the produce presented. Another component of Renaissance art that is portrayed in this painting is the use of perspective. Not only do you see the shadows, lines, and details of each fruit and vegetable, but the angles that are used for the ears, eyes, and broad shoulders give off this element.

The piece overall is notably one of the easiest to recognize when it comes to having a signature. Arcimboldo has many pieces throughout his career that are captivating and as interesting as this piece. We believe here at Cedes Secrets that Rachel will enjoy the piece we selected as it speaks to her personality and her altered perception of life and art.