Contains disturbing content
Traditional Still Lifes
Dead Wildfowl
Jacob Biltius
A masterful 17th-century trompe-l'oeil still life capturing the dramatic textures and shadows of a hunter's catch.
Wildfowl on a Wooden Table
Jacob Biltius
1664 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An atmospheric 17th-century still life capturing the rich textures and muted tones of wild game.
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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 · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Created in 1664, this masterful oil painting by Jacob Biltius is a classic example of the 'game piece' genre. The artist meticulously renders the varied plumage of the wildfowl, contrasting their soft feathers against the hard surface of the wooden table and a deep, moody background, achieving a striking sense of depth and volume.
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