Still Life with Hare and Black Rooster by Cornelis Lelienbergh. A hung hare and a black rooster are arranged on a stone ledge with a head of cauliflower and leafy greens.

Still Life with Hare and Black Rooster

Cornelis Lelienbergh

1659 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Dutch Golden Age game still life capturing the rich textures of fur, feathers, and winter vegetables.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — 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

About the piece

This 1659 oil painting by Cornelis Lelienbergh is a quintessential example of the Dutch Golden Age game still life. The composition centers on a hung hare and a black rooster, rendered with meticulous detail that highlights the contrasting textures of soft fur and glossy plumage. Set against a backdrop of earthy vegetables and deep, atmospheric shadows, the work demonstrates the 17th-century fascination with the interplay of light and naturalistic detail.

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