Spanish school; 20th century.

Spanish school; 20th century.
Untitled.
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the lower right corner "J. Martin". Signed on the back.
Measurements: 60 x 73 cm; 62 x 75 cm (frame).
In this scene the artist builds a still life of great atmospheric charge through a sober and carefully balanced composition. The most outstanding aspect of the painting is its light treatment, based on a strong contrast between light and shadow that refers directly to the tradition of baroque chiaroscuro. The lamp acts as the compositional core of the scene.
The choice of simple and domestic elements connects the work with the classical tradition of the European still life, where everyday objects acquire a contemplative and symbolic dimension. The intense chromatism of red and blue also generates an interesting visual dialogue, bringing dynamism and sophistication to the composition.