Birds Attacked by a Hawk

Willem Frederiksz van Royen

1800 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic and finely detailed 19th-century study of poultry startled by a hawk in a classical garden setting.

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Birds Attacked by a Hawk

Willem Frederiksz van Royen

1800 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic and finely detailed 19th-century study of poultry startled by a hawk in a classical garden setting.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

1 frame size

Frame size

Frame color

Mount

Paper type

Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in: Dining Room · Library · Living Room
Placement: Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls: Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes: Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in: Dining Room · Library · Living Room
Placement: Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls: Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes: Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

About the piece

Attributed to Willem Frederiksz van Royen, this vibrant oil painting captures a tense moment in a farmyard as a hawk descends upon a group of hens and a proud rooster. The work showcases meticulous attention to feather textures and a sophisticated use of light and shadow, characteristic of the traditional Dutch animal painting style. The composition is anchored by the brilliant red and black plumage of the central rooster, set against a background of classical garden architecture and soft foliage.