Natură moartă cu scoici; pandant: Natură moartă cu pești
1733
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1733
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a dark table with two plates of open oysters, a few lemons, and a silver napkin. Two glasses—one tall and clear, the other short and dark—sit in the background. The oysters glisten, and the tablecloth is a deep red. The artist used light and shadow to make the oysters look almost real, with highlights catching on their shells. This trick was common in Baroque art to make everyday objects feel dramatic. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.
