Still-life with Fruits, Parrots and White Cockatoo
1710
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1710
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
This painting shows a still life of fruits, parrots, and a white cockatoo. The fruits are piled in the center, with a white cockatoo standing on a ledge to the right. The parrots are perched on the fruits and the ledge, looking around. The fruits are colorful and varied, with grapes, apples, and pears visible. The parrots are also colorful, with shades of green, blue, and red. The white cockatoo stands out against the darker background. The painting is done in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The artist, Jakob Bogdani, has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
