Asetelma
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a dark table with a tray of food. On the tray are peeled onions, a halved tomato, a few mushrooms, and some sliced garlic. Next to it sits a whole head of cauliflower with green leaves. In the background, there’s a dark glass and a wooden box on a shelf. The painting focuses on simple, everyday items—no fancy dishes or people. The lighting makes the food look almost real, with shadows and highlights. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
