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 characteristicsolieverf op doek

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