A still-life painting showcasing a collection of scattered and stacked books atop a wooden table, accompanied by a lit candle and a quill. The soft golden lighting adds warmth and serenity, evoking a timeless atmosphere of solitude, thought, and intellectual reflection..

Art style: Symbolic Realism – Combines simple objects that echo memory, knowledge, and the quest for meaning.

Medium: Oil on Canvas – Earthy tones and fine brushwork give the objects a tangible and realistic appearance.

Period influence: Inspired by 17th-century still-life traditions, where books and candles symbolized reflection and wisdom.

Frame: Presented without a visible frame, allowing full attention on the objects and their symbolic arrangement.

Size: 145 W x 100 H