Still Life with Dead Birds by Christoffel van den Berghe. An intricate Dutch Golden Age still life featuring game birds, a mallard duck, fruit bowls, a wine glass, and a pink rose on a stone ledge.

Still Life with Dead Birds

Christoffel van den Berghe

1624 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully detailed 17th-century still life capturing the rich textures of feathers, fruit, and fine glassware.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1624 by Christoffel van den Berghe, this masterful still life exemplifies the precision of Dutch Golden Age painting. The composition carefully balances various textures—the soft plumage of a mallard and pheasant, the translucence of grapes, and the cool surface of a stone ledge—creating an opulent scene that invites contemplation of nature's bounty and the fleeting passage of time.

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