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A sensuous young man with bare shoulder holds a basket of meticulously rendered fruit and leaves, some showing signs of decay.
Significance
One of Caravaggio's earliest known works, painted when he was about 22. The botanical accuracy suggests collaboration with a naturalist, while the figure's beauty hints at erotic overtones.
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
70 cm × 67 cm
Location
Galleria Borghese, Rome, Italy