Natură moartă cu două maimuțe (în registrul inventar: Vânat și două moine)

1652

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Natură moartă cu două maimuțe (în registrul inventar: Vânat și două moine) is a 1652 by Jan Fyt, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Jan Fyt
When & what style?: 1652 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows two monkeys hanging upside down from a branch. One monkey grips a cluster of dead flowers and leaves, while the other reaches out toward them. The background is dark and blurry, making the monkeys and the plants stand out. The title says it’s called *Natură moartă cu două maimuțe*—which means "still life with two monkeys." The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting a rough texture. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.