Luca Forte: A Neapolitan Master of Still Life Luca Forte (c. 1615 – c. 1670) stands as a pivotal, yet often overlooked, figure in the vibrant artistic landscape of 17th-century Naples. Born into a period of burgeoning Baroque creativity, he carved out a distinctive niche for himself primarily through his masterful depictions of still life paintings—a genre increasingly favored during this era. Despite limited documentary evidence surrounding his personal life, Forte’s work offers a compelling glimpse into the artistic currents and stylistic developments shaping Neapolitan art at the time. Hi…