Jay, Green Woodpecker, Pigeons, and Redstart by Francis Barlow. An oil painting depicting a variety of birds including a jay in flight and a woodpecker on a tree trunk, set against a rolling landscape.

Jay, Green Woodpecker, Pigeons, and Redstart

Francis Barlow

1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A detailed 17th-century naturalist study of British birds set within an atmospheric, sprawling landscape.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Library
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted around 1650 by Francis Barlow, the 'father of British sporting art,' this composition captures the dynamic beauty of various bird species. A jay with distinctive blue-flecked wings dominates the center in flight, while a green woodpecker, a redstart, and pigeons are meticulously rendered in a naturalistic pastoral setting, showcasing the artist's masterful observation of wildlife.