Flowers and Fruit in a Chinese Bowl
1645
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1645
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a Chinese bowl filled with flowers and fruit. The bowl is decorated with intricate designs and the flowers are painted in detail. The artist's use of lighting is also notable, with shadows adding depth to the scene. The painting is interesting because it was once thought to be the work of a more famous artist, but is now attributed to Juan de Zurbarán, who was known for his still lifes. Check out the work of Juan de Zurbarán to see more of his style.