Still Life with Books and Astronomical Instruments
1700
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1700
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Dominant colour
Still Life with Books and Astronomical Instruments is a 1700 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a still life with various objects. There are books, some open and some closed, and a few scientific instruments like a globe and a compass. The objects are arranged in a way that looks like they're scattered across a table or shelf. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of details and textures that make the objects look lifelike. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays that give the painting a sense of age and history. The painting is held at the Ashmolean Museum.
