Still Life with a Herring
1694
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1694
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting shows a still life with a herring, a bread roll, and a glass. The herring is on a plate, and the glass is behind it. The bread roll is to the right of the glass. The herring is the main focus of the painting. It's lying on its side, and its scales are shiny. The glass is reflecting light, and the bread roll is a warm, golden color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of detail and texture. It's a quiet, everyday scene, but it's also very beautiful. You might also like to explore the work of other artists who use chiaroscuro.
