Still Life with Apricots and Butterflies
1692
oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1692
oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
Still Life with Apricots and Butterflies is a 1692 oil by Jan Mortel, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting features a still life of apricots and butterflies. The apricots are arranged on a white cloth, with several green leaves scattered around them. Two butterflies are visible, one on the left side of the painting and another on the right. The background is dark, with some indistinct shapes that could be trees or buildings. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The apricots and butterflies are depicted in vivid detail, with subtle variations in color and texture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you might want to look up the technique next.
Jan Mortel (baptized 16 October 1652 – 15 October 1719) was a Dutch Golden Age flower painter.
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