The Powers of the World
1873
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1873
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting shows a collection of objects on a table. There's a gold-colored cloth with a pattern of red and green dots, a red cloth with a tassel, and a small, round, dark object that looks like a bowl or a plate. The background is dark, which makes the objects stand out. The objects seem to be arranged in a way that creates a sense of balance and harmony. The gold cloth is folded in a way that creates a sense of movement, while the red cloth is draped over the edge of the table, creating a sense of flow. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Willem Linnig Junior.