Kalastajia

About this work

This painting shows a group of people working near the water. Some are sorting fish into baskets and barrels, while others stand or sit around them. The background has a boat, a fence, and a hillside under a blue sky. Notice the bright red fish piled up in the foreground—it’s a vivid splash of color against the muted tones of the clothes and baskets. The brushstrokes are thick in places, giving the scene a textured, almost handmade feel. Try looking up impasto next to see how this technique works.