A Hen with Peacocks and a Turkey

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1680

Hondecoeter enlivened his bird paintings with little vignettes. Here the focus is on the hen taking care for her chicks, surrounded by large and intimidating birds.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-C-146
  • Dimensionsheight 134 cm x width 174.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    A Hen with Peacocks and a Turkey

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-C-146

  • Description

    Een groep vogels scharrelend bij de voet van een zuil. Op de voorgrond een kalkoen, daarachter een hen met kuikens en twee pauwen.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature: ‘M. d Hondecoeter.’


Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Melchior d' Hondecoeter

  • Dating

    c. 1680

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on canvas

  • Dimensions

    • height 134 cm x width 174.5 cm
    • depth 11.5 cm

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  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the City of Amsterdam (A. van der Hoop Bequest)

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