Still Life with Herrings

Jean-Siméon Chardin

Cleveland Museum of Art

A still life painting depicting a shelf with various objects. The shelf is made of stone or concrete and has a rough texture. On the left side of the shelf is a white jug with blue designs and a handle on one side. To the right of the jug are three red cherries on a stem. Next to the cherries is a clear glass cup. A piece of bread is placed behind the cup. Behind the bread is a white and blue fish hanging from a string. To the right of the fish is a metal plate leaning against the wall. On the right side of the shelf is a small brown bottle with a narrow neck and a white object next to it. The background is a mottled brown wall.