The painting depicts a still life on a table with a greenish-brown cloth. The table features several books, one lying open with pages fanned out to the left, and another with a human skull resting on top. The skull is positioned to the right of the open book, facing right. A candlestick is placed behind the skull. A piece of paper with handwritten text is in the foreground. The background shows a chair, and a stone archway. The color palette is predominantly dark and muted. The overall arrangement suggests a symbolic or contemplative theme.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1201 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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