Still Life
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a wicker basket filled with fruit, including grapes, apples, and pears. The basket sits on a table, surrounded by a few leaves and a butterfly. In the foreground, there's a shell and another butterfly. The painting has a dark background, which helps the fruit and other objects stand out. The artist used a technique called chiaroscuro to create strong contrasts between light and dark. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist, 1448_person.