a modest number of candles

A simpler, yet still enchanting scene of a shrine dedicated to the god of candles. This Dutch still life composition includes a modest number of candles, primarily robust ones with a few tea lights, arranged thoughtfully around the shrine. The shrine is subtly decorated with symbols of light and flame. Key elements like a silver pitcher, a selection of oranges, and a few orchids are included to maintain the theme. A hand with spindly fingers gently holds an orange, against the backdrop of a plain, slightly textured wall, focusing the viewer's attention on the serene candle shrine.