Still Life: Herring, Cherries and Glassware
1690
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1690
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This painting shows a still life with a plate of fish, a bunch of cherries, and a glass bowl. The plate is on a dark cloth, and there's a napkin next to it. The fish are silver, and the cherries are red. The glass bowl is tall and clear, and it reflects light. The painting is very detailed, and you can see the shiny scales on the fish and the texture of the cloth. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and grays. This painting is done in a style that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, which is called chiaroscuro.
