Equestrian & Animals
A Concert of Birds
Paul de Vos
An intricate and vibrant assembly of birds perched within a sprawling tree in a masterful Baroque composition.
Battle between Owls and Quadrupeds
Jan van Kessel the Elder
1664 · Copper, Oil Paint
A lively and meticulously detailed 17th-century Flemish masterpiece depicting a fantastical gathering of birds and mammals.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft sage, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1664 by Jan van Kessel the Elder, this oil on copper work captures a fantastical 'battle' between a wide array of species. The composition showcases the artist's renowned ability to render wildlife—from the towering ostrich to the delicate plumage of the owls—with extraordinary precision and vibrant tonal depth, characteristic of the Flemish Golden Age.
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