 Still Life with Mirror

"Still Life with Mirror" is a painting by the Dutch artist Juan Sánchez Cotán, created around 1600. Cotán is known for his detailed still life compositions that often include elements of nature and symbolism. In "Still Life with Mirror," Cotán employs a mirror to reflect the objects within the composition, creating a complex interplay between reality and reflection. The use of light, shadow, and texture in this work exemplifies the artist's skill in rendering the subtleties of everyday objects.