Still Life with Fowl by Abraham van Beijeren. A 17th-century Dutch still life depicting a pale, plucked bird lying on a table beside a mortar and pestle, with other game birds hanging in the background.

Still Life with Fowl

Abraham van Beijeren

1661 · Oil Paint, Panel

A masterfully rendered Dutch Golden Age still life featuring game birds in a moody, high-contrast composition.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted in 1661 by Abraham van Beijeren, this oil on panel work is a quintessential example of the Dutch Golden Age 'game still life'. The composition dramatically contrasts the pale, luminous plumage of a large bird with a deep, shadowed interior, showcasing the artist's masterful handling of light and texture.

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