Neapolitan master of the 17th century Still life with cuttlefish Oil on canvas, without frame cm. 48.5 x 63 - with frame cm. 59 x 73.5 Antique shaped and gilded wooden box frame Daughter of the Neapolitan nature-mortist production of the 17th century which saw important exponents such as Giacomo Recco (1603 - 1653), Paolo Porpora (1617 - 1673), Luca Forte (1600/1605 – 1670), the present canvas, of exquisite workmanship, depicting a still life with cuttlefish and ham, is to be included within the Neapolitan production similar to the style of Giuseppe Recco (1634 - 1695) and his school. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution