Caravaggio's Ostrich, Angelo Accardi

“Caravaggio's Ostrich” by Angelo Accardi is an oil, acrylic, and ink painting that creatively fuses elements of classical art with a touch of surreal whimsy. The painting features an ostrich captured in a direct and engaging stance as it looks toward the viewer. Perched atop the ostrich's head is a basket of fruit, a direct reference to the famous painting "Boy with a Basket of Fruit" by Caravaggio. This inclusion not only pays homage to the masterful work of Caravaggio but also adds a playful and unexpected twist by placing the basket on an ostrich. The juxtaposition of the realistically depicted fruit basket with the unusual subject of an ostrich exemplifies Accardi's skill in blending classical art references with modern surrealism. This painting is a testament to Accardi's ability to create visually intriguing works that bridge the gap between historical art and contemporary imagination.