The Silver Goblet
c.1728
Jean Siméon Chardin was the ultimate hype man for everyday objects in 18th-century France. In this moody scene, a dark glass bottle looms behind a gleaming silver goblet and a scattering of fruit, including bright red cherries and a distinctively green apple. The way the light hits the metal cup and the soft skin of the peaches shows off his incredible skill with texture. While other artists were busy painting kings and gods, Chardin proved that a quiet table setting could hold just as much drama and beauty.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Oil on canvas
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