Waterfowl by Gijsbert d'Hondecoeter. A collection of various waterfowl, including ducks and a heron, gathered on a riverbank with a distant ruin under a cloudy sky.

Waterfowl

Gijsbert d'Hondecoeter

1652 · Oil Paint, Panel

This 17th-century Dutch masterpiece depicts a lively gathering of waterfowl along a tranquil riverbank.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Versatile across wall tones
Color notes
Charcoal black, Warm beige, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1652 by Gijsbert d'Hondecoeter, this oil on panel features various waterfowl, such as ducks and a heron, rendered with the remarkable naturalistic detail characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. The scene is set against a serene landscape featuring a distant castle ruin, exemplifying the era's fascination with the pastoral and the natural world.

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