Fruit Still Life with Two Parrots
1623
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1623
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Fruit Still Life with Two Parrots is a 1623 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows two bright parrots perched on a wooden ledge. One is mostly blue and white, the other orange and yellow. Around them sit bowls of fruit—pears, grapes, plums, and apples—along with a few red berries. A blue-and-white ceramic dish sits nearby, spilling grapes onto the ledge. The parrots look almost alive, with sharp eyes and detailed feathers. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the fruit, making some spots look shiny and others dull. If you like this style, look up Baroque.
