Still Life with Musical Instruments
1712
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1712
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting shows a still life with musical instruments. There's a violin and a recorder on a table with a red patterned tablecloth. A bowl of fruit, a vase of flowers, and a mirror are also on the table. The mirror reflects the flowers and other objects, adding depth to the scene. The painting is done in oil paint and features a range of colors, from the warm tones of the wood instruments to the cool tones of the glass vase. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you can look up Cristoforo Munari.