Two Carps on a Kitchen Table 1651 - 1701

Felice Boselli painted 'Two Carps on a Kitchen Table' using oil on canvas. Note how the composition invites us to a stage of domestic stillness, where the silvery carps are the main event in an otherwise dark setting. Boselli uses light and shadow to bring attention to the texture of the scales and the soft glimmer of the fish eyes, creating a strong sense of realism. The fish are arranged diagonally across the picture plane, which gives a sense of movement and dynamism, clashing with the stillness of the scene. The dark background enhances the fish, making their pale bodies stand out even more. In a world of painting that often focused on grand stories, Boselli chooses the everyday. He asks us to look closely at the beauty that can be found in simple, mundane objects. This painting challenges traditional views of what is considered worthy of art. Boselli invites a fresh look at how we value the world around us.