The Menagerie

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Melchior d' Hondecoeter

Melchior d’Hondecoeter (1636-1695) is known for his dynamic compositions featuring birds. He inherited his keen interest in birds from his father and grandfather, both of whom also painted animals.

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A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as ‘The Floating Feather’

A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as ‘The Floating Feather’

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1680

The Menagerie

The Menagerie

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1690

Forest Floor Still Life with Birds, Butterflies and a Lizard

Forest Floor Still Life with Birds, Butterflies and a Lizard

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1668

Birds in a Park

Birds in a Park

Melchior d' Hondecoeter (mentioned on object), 1686

Seven Chicks

Seven Chicks

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1665 - c. 1668

Birds on a Balustrade

Birds on a Balustrade

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1680 - c. 1690

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Stories about Melchior d'Hondecoeter

D'Hondecoeter's floating feather

1:23 min. - Friso Lammertse about The Floating Feather

A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as ‘The Floating Feather’

A Pelican and other Birds near a Water Basin

1:15 min. - Look at the magnificent feathers by the 17th-century bird painter

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Peacocks

A Hen with Peacocks and a Turkey

A Hen with Peacocks and a Turkey

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1680

Hunter’s Bag on a Terrace

Hunter’s Bag on a Terrace

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1678

Two Peacocks Threatening a Hen with Chicks, Known as ‘The Threatened Hen’

Two Peacocks Threatening a Hen with Chicks, Known as ‘The Threatened Hen’

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, 1681

Spoils of the Hunt

A Hunter’s Bag near a Tree Stump with a Magpie, Known as ‘The Contemplative Magpie’

A Hunter’s Bag near a Tree Stump with a Magpie, Known as ‘The Contemplative Magpie’

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1678

A Hunter's Bag, with Dead Hare

A Hunter's Bag, with Dead Hare

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, 1660 - 1695

Dead Birds

Dead Birds

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1660 - c. 1665

Ducks

Ducks

Ducks

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1675 - c. 1680

A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as ‘The Floating Feather’

A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as ‘The Floating Feather’

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1680

Landschap met gevogelte

Landschap met gevogelte

anoniem, 1662 - 1726

Fowl

A Poultry Yard

A Poultry Yard

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, c. 1660 - c. 1665

Twee zwaluwen en een hen met vier kuikens

Twee zwaluwen en een hen met vier kuikens

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, 1646 - 1695

Two Peacocks Threatening a Hen with Chicks, Known as ‘The Threatened Hen’

Two Peacocks Threatening a Hen with Chicks, Known as ‘The Threatened Hen’

Melchior d' Hondecoeter, 1681