1673
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Fish (Still Life) is a 1673 oil by Isaac van Duynen, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
This painting shows a still life of fish and seafood on a table. The fish are silver and orange, with some having their insides exposed. There's also a lobster, some shells, and other seafood. The background is dark, which makes the food stand out. The painting has a lot of detail, especially in the fish and lobster. You can see the texture of their skin and the way the light reflects off them. The dark background helps draw your attention to the food. The artist used a technique called chiaroscuro to create strong contrasts between light and dark. This makes the painting feel more dramatic and interesting.
Isaac van Duynen also known as Deynen or Duijnen (April 1628 – ca. 1680) was a Dutch still life painter. He is known for still lifes of dead fish and other sea animals, still lifes with fruit, banquet still lifes and…
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