Equestrian & Animals
A Hen with Peacocks and a Turkey
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A magnificent gathering of poultry and exotic birds rendered with the dramatic lighting and rich detail characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
A Rooster and Turkey Fighting
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
1680 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch masterpiece capturing a spirited confrontation between a rooster and a turkey.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1680 by Melchior d'Hondecoeter, this work exemplifies the artist's mastery of animal painting. The scene depicts a fierce encounter between a rooster and a turkey in a stately garden, rendered with meticulous detail in the plumage and a rich, atmospheric palette characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
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