Domestic Cock, Hens, and Chicks in a Park by Pieter Casteels II. A variety of poultry including a large red rooster, white hens, and small chicks gathered near a classical stone pedestal under an apple tree.

Domestic Cock, Hens, and Chicks in a Park

Pieter Casteels II

1730 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century study of prize poultry in a grand parkland setting.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Kitchen
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

This 1730 oil painting by Pieter Casteels II captures a lively scene of domestic birds within a classical park. The centerpiece is a magnificent rooster alongside hens and chicks, surrounded by detailed architecture and lush foliage. The work is characteristic of the 18th-century European taste for meticulously painted animal subjects and grand estate views.