Musical Instruments
1657
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1657
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting is a still life of musical instruments. There's a lute, a harp, and a violin, all arranged on a table. The instruments are made of wood and have strings. They're all different shapes and sizes. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of detail. You can see the texture of the wood and the way the light reflects off the instruments. The background is dark, which makes the instruments stand out. If you like this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Evaristo Baschenis.
