Natură moartă pe o scândură
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a dead bird on a wooden ledge. Its feathers are dark and mottled, with some still attached and others scattered. A round, pale egg lies next to it, and a few small feathers and pebbles are on the ground. The artist used shadow to make the bird look almost three-dimensional. The dark background makes the bird stand out sharply. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
