Dead Hare by Jan Weenix. A large hare hangs by a hind leg from a stone archway, surrounded by dead birds and hunting equipment including a horn and game bag.

Dead Hare

Jan Weenix

1689 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Dutch Golden Age hunting still life featuring exquisite textures of fur and plumage.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Study · Library · Dining Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1689, this oil painting by Jan Weenix is a classic example of the Dutch 'jagdstilleven' (hunting still life). The work showcases a dead hare and various game birds arranged on a stone ledge, demonstrating the artist's celebrated ability to render the delicate textures of fur and feathers against a moody, architectural background.

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