1655
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
still life with boxes and crockery is a 1655 unspecified by Josefa de Óbidos, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting shows a still life with boxes and crockery. The objects are arranged on a dark background, with a small red bowl in the foreground. The boxes are stacked on top of each other, with a white cloth covering one of them. A red jug hangs from the top of the frame, adding a pop of color to the scene. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the composition. Check out more works by Josefa de Óbidos.
Josefa de Óbidos (Portuguese: ; c. 1630 – 22 July 1684) was a Spanish-born Portuguese painter. Her birth name was Josefa de Ayala Figueira, but she signed her work as "Josefa em Óbidos" or "Josefa de Ayalla". All of her…
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