Still-Life with Game Fowl

Juan Sánchez Cotán’s “Still Life with Game” is a stunning depiction of nature's abundance, characterized by masterful chiaroscuro and rich textures. This iconic piece exemplifies Cotán's groundbreaking approach to realism during the Baroque period.

juan sanchez cotan

Juan Sánchez Cotán (1560-1627) was a Spanish Baroque master & pioneer of realism, renowned for his austere still lifes ('bodegones'). Explore his mystical compositions and influence on Zurbarán & Spanish painting.

Art Institute of Chicago

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