Flowers
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This photo shows a dark background filled with clusters of grapes, apples, and flowers. The light hits the fruits and blooms, making them stand out sharply. Some grapes hang in loose bunches, while apples sit heavy and round. A few delicate flowers peek through the mix, their petals soft against the dark. The lighting here is dramatic—almost like a spotlight. It makes the shapes pop in stark contrast, which is a trick called *chiaroscuro*. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow for extra drama.
