Quote by Vincent Van Gogh
The Mediterranean has the color of mackerel, changeable I mean. You don't always know if it is green or violet, you can't even say it's blue, because the next moment the changing reflection has taken on a tint of rose or gray.
Summary
This quote describes the dynamic nature of the Mediterranean Sea's appearance. It compares the color of the sea to that of a mackerel fish, which has iridescent shades that constantly shift and change. The quote emphasizes the inability to pinpoint a single dominant color for the Mediterranean, as its reflections and hues are ever-changing - sometimes appearing green or violet, at other times blue, and even taking on hues of rose or gray. The quote captures the enigmatic and unpredictable beauty of the sea.