Margherita Caffi: A Venetian Soul in Milanese Still Life Margherita Caffi (1650 – 1710) stands as a remarkable figure within the Baroque artistic landscape, particularly celebrated for her captivating depictions of flowers and fruit—a genre that reflects both the opulent tastes of her era and her profound sensitivity to natural beauty. Born Margherita Volo in Milan to Francesco Volo, himself a skilled still life painter, Caffi’s upbringing instilled in her an appreciation for meticulous observation and artistic craftsmanship. Her marriage to Ludovico Caffi in Cremona solidified her connectio…