Lobster (recto)
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a single lobster lying on its side. Its shell is dark green with red and white stripes along its tail. The legs and claws are detailed, with some red and orange highlights. The background is plain and faded, letting the lobster stand out. The artist used shadows to make the lobster look three-dimensional. The dark shell contrasts with the lighter parts, giving it depth. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works.
