Still Life with Game and Fowl by Peeter van den Bemden. A dramatic 17th-century still life depicting a deer, hares, and various birds arranged on a stone ledge and hanging from above.

Still Life with Game and Fowl

Peeter van den Bemden

1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Dutch Golden Age hunting still life showcasing rich textures and atmospheric lighting.

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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
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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
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This 1650 oil painting by Peeter van den Bemden is a quintessential example of the Flemish hunting still life. The composition features a meticulously rendered deer carcass, hares, and fowl, highlighted against a dark, moody background with elegant textures of fur and feathers.

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