The Garden of Eden by Roelant Savery. An intricate, densely populated landscape featuring a wide variety of animals including horses, camels, cattle, and exotic birds gathered near a central pond amidst rocky cliffs and lush trees.

The Garden of Eden

Roelant Savery

1650 · Oil Paint, Panel

A masterful 17th-century 'Paradise' landscape teeming with a meticulous assembly of global wildlife in a lush, rocky sanctuary.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

This mid-17th-century oil painting by Roelant Savery is a definitive example of the Paradise landscape genre. The composition offers an encyclopedic view of the natural world, featuring diverse species—from domestic cattle and horses to exotic camels and ostriches—coexisting in a verdant, rocky wilderness. Savery’s characteristic Flemish precision brings a lifelike texture to every feather and fur, making this a captivating study of 17th-century naturalism.

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