Still Life with Dead Game by Willem van Aelst. A high-contrast still life depicting a white rooster and a hare on a stone ledge, accompanied by hunting gear and smaller birds against a dark background.

Still Life with Dead Game

Willem van Aelst

1661 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Dutch Golden Age study of texture and form featuring hunting trophies.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1661 by Willem van Aelst, this work is a quintessential example of the Dutch 'jachtstilleven' or hunting still life. The composition showcases the artist's extraordinary technical skill, particularly in the luminous rendering of the white rooster's feathers and the soft fur of the hare, set against a deep, atmospheric background that emphasizes the play of light and shadow.

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