Peacocks, Male and Female (Paons, mâle et femelle) by Melchior d'Hondecoeter. A majestic male peacock stands on a stone ledge next to a seated peahen, accompanied by a white dove in flight and various small birds against a dramatic cloudy sky.

Peacocks, Male and Female (Paons, mâle et femelle)

Melchior d'Hondecoeter

1681 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic 17th-century study of peacocks and garden birds by master painter Melchior d'Hondecoeter.

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A bold work with active energy with crisp neutral depth — supports a polished room with depth.

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Dining Room · Living Room · Office
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

This 1681 oil painting by Melchior d'Hondecoeter, often called the 'Raphael of birds,' showcases his unparalleled ability to capture avian life with regal splendor. A vibrant male peacock dominates the composition, perched on a classic marble ledge alongside a peahen, surrounded by a white dove and other birds amidst sunflowers and roses.

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