Equestrian & Animals
A Poultry Yard
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A dramatic 17th-century scene of a rooster and his flock rendered with masterful detail.
Chickens and Ducks
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
1675 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A vibrant 17th-century Dutch avian scene featuring a lively collection of farm birds and a watchful dog.
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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 · Study · Kitchen
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1675 by the Dutch master Melchior d'Hondecoeter, this work captures a dramatic and bustling moment among various bird species. Known as the 'Raphael of birds,' d'Hondecoeter demonstrates his exceptional talent for rendering lifelike plumage and animal character in this richly detailed landscape.
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