Equestrian & Animals
A Hen with Peacocks and a Turkey
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A magnificent gathering of poultry and exotic birds rendered with the dramatic lighting and rich detail characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
Girl with Peacocks
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
1680 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An opulent 17th-century scene of a young girl with a spaniel and magnificent peacocks against a stately garden backdrop.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This magnificent oil painting by Melchior d'Hondecoeter, dated around 1680, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with nature and status. A young girl, elegantly dressed in silk and feathers, tenderly holds a small spaniel while surrounded by a dramatic display of exotic birds, including a striking peacock with a full train and a white dove in flight.
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