Still Life with Apples on an 'East Indian' Plate
1744
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1744
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a simple still life with three apples on a decorative plate. The apples are red and green, and the plate has a blue and white pattern. The plate sits on a dark wooden table, and there is a knife with a bone handle lying next to it. The apples seem to be the main focus of the painting, and the artist has paid close attention to their texture and color. The plate and knife are also carefully rendered, giving the painting a sense of depth and realism. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning about the technique of chiaroscuro.
