Juan Sanchez Cotan (1560 – 1627)

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.

About this artwork

  • Title: Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries
  • Artist: Juan Sanchez Cotan
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Baroque
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Keywords: cherry still life, bodegón painting style, dark and light art
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
  • Topics: dark colors, fruit, basket

Questions & Answers

What colors dominate "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" by Juan Sanchez Cotan?

"Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" by Juan Sanchez Cotan uses an earthy palette, with celadon (#bdbdb3) as the dominant color.

How much light do the colors of "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" appear to reflect?

The colors of "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" show a dark luminance.

Which artist and which style stand behind "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries"?

Behind "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" stand Juan Sanchez Cotan and the Baroque movement.

Which artist is "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" attributed to?

"Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" was created by Juan Sanchez Cotan. The information on this page describes Juan Sanchez Cotan's original work.

Which artistic current is "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" by Juan Sanchez Cotan part of?

The movement associated with "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" by Juan Sanchez Cotan is Baroque. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

How do the colors of "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" relate to each other?

The color harmony of "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" is recorded as discordant palette.

Is "Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" more bright or more dark overall?

"Still life with flowers, vegetables and a basket of cherries" by Juan Sanchez Cotan is recorded as deep_shadow, with a dark luminance.

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