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Still Life with Game, Vegetables and Fruit
Oil on canvas, 68 x 88.2 cm, by Juan Sánchez Cotán, 1602
Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid


A mastery of chiaroscuro heightens the sense of depth and realism. This arrangement of fruits, vegetables, and game adheres to a precise geometric order, reinforcing Sánchez Cotán's interest in mathematical precision and naturalistic representation. Through careful attention to textures and tonal variations, the work invites quiet contemplation of abundance and transience, characteristic of early still-life traditions.