A still life by Italian Futurist Gino Severini, featuring a tabletop arrangement with a view of the Dome of St. Peter's. The painting combines Cubist fragmentation with Futurist dynamism.

Gino Severini (1883-1966) was an Italian painter and sculptor. He is considered a leading figure of the Futurist movement. Severini's work often explored themes of modernity, technology, and urban life. He synthesised elements of Cubism with Futurist principles, resulting in a distinctive style. His paintings are characterised by dynamic compositions, fragmented forms, and a celebration of movement and speed. 'Still Life with the Dome of St. Peter's' presents a tabletop arrangement of objects set against a backdrop that includes a view of the Roman skyline. The composition includes a fish, a basket of fruit, bottles, and a compote dish. The dome of St. Peter's Basilica is visible through a window, merging the interior still life with the exterior cityscape. Severini employs a muted palette of blues, greens, and browns, with touches of brighter colours to accentuate certain details. The objects are rendered with geometric forms and broken planes, characteristic of Cubist influence, while the overall arrangement conveys a sense of energy and dynamism typical of Futurism.