Equestrian & Animals
Poultry-Yard with Angered Cock
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A dramatic and masterfully detailed 17th-century scene featuring a spirited rooster in a poultry yard.
A Poultry Yard
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
1660 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 17th-century scene of a rooster and his flock rendered with masterful detail.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This oil painting by Dutch master Melchior d’Hondecoeter, dating to 1660, captures a lively poultry yard with remarkable anatomical precision. The central rooster stands in bold relief against a shadowed stone backdrop, showcasing the artist’s celebrated skill in animal portraiture and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.
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