Still Life with Walnuts, Tobacco and Wine
1671
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario
1671
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of Ontario
This still life painting features a beautifully arranged table setting. A large, white ceramic jug with a gold-rimmed lid sits behind a decorative bowl filled with walnuts. To the left of the jug is a tall, narrow glass containing a dark liquid, possibly wine. In front of the bowl is a long, white clay pipe and a small white box with black text. The objects are placed on a red and white patterned tablecloth, which drapes over the edge of the table. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the colors and textures of the objects. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique.
