The Ray
1896
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1896
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The painting shows a still life of a ray, a type of fish, lying on a table. The ray is pale and has a long tail. There are other objects around it, but they are not clearly visible. The ray is the main focus of the painting, and it's painted in a realistic style. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the texture of the ray's skin and the shape of its body. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of James Ensor.
