Giovan Battista Ruoppolo (1629–1693)

• Was a Neapolitan painter of still-lifes.
• He was a pupil of Paolo Porpora, a contemporary of Salvatore Rosa.
• His pupils included Onofrio Loth and Aniello Ascione.
• In addition, he influenced Andrea Belvedere and Giacomo Nani.
• The initials of Ruoppolo match those of the younger Recco, suggesting some canvas attributions are likely in error.
• The dark backgrounds to his still life call to memory Caravaggio's bowl of fruit and flowers. 
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