Still Life of Dead Game
1662
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1662
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows dead birds and animals piled on a rough wooden table. A deer’s antlers and a hare hang on the wall behind them. The background is dark, making the animals stand out. The artist used shadows to make the scene feel dramatic. The lighting highlights the textures of the fur and feathers. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
