Still Life
1667
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1667
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Still Life is a 1667 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a quiet scene of everyday objects. A shiny metal bowl holds a single pear, its skin smooth and pale. Nearby, a small butterfly rests on a ledge, its wings delicate and folded. A few grapes cluster on a dark cloth, and a glass jar sits in the background, its shape simple and clean. The artist used light and shadow to make the objects feel real. The pear looks almost three-dimensional because of the way the dark background makes it stand out. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro.
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