Still Life with Parrot and Snipes by Cornelis Lelienbergh. A 17th-century oil painting of a parrot hanging by its foot next to two snipes resting on a stone ledge.

Still Life with Parrot and Snipes

Cornelis Lelienbergh

1655 · Oil Paint, Panel

A moody and refined 17th-century Dutch still life featuring a parrot and game birds against a neutral, atmospheric background.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with rich warm-brown color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Created in 1655 by Cornelis Lelienbergh, this oil on panel work is a quintessential example of the Dutch game still life. The composition focuses on a meticulously painted parrot, its vibrant red tail feathers providing a sharp contrast to the earthy tones of the snipes resting on a weathered stone ledge and the muted wall behind them.

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