Tenebrism In America

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The composition is asymmetrical and is a good example of tenebrism because you can see the spotlight coming from the top left hand corner.
The light could symbolize divinity, as seen in Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio, because the light source is hidden. This is a literal
“breakfast scene” with a variety of Krispy Kreme donuts and Starbucks coffee. Sugar and coffee can be addicting which can symbolize obesity in
America. The breakfast pastries will eventually rot and the coffee will get cold. Although these foods are not as expensive compared to imported fruits from Dutch Baroque paintings, they still represent that material goods will not

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