Artwork
Peacocks, Ducks and other Animals
Peacocks, Ducks and other Animals is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Peacocks, Ducks and other Animals is a 1631 painting held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a crowded scene by a pond, featuring a variety of animals including ducks, birds, peacocks, and a turtle, alongside a man in a dark coat. The mix of real and fantastical creatures was a common trait in nature paintings of the time.
Technique & Style
The artist created a lively yet chaotic scene, packing numerous animals into the composition. The style is characterized by a dark and somewhat muddy palette, with cloudy skies and trees in the background.
Context
The work is associated with the Baroque style, known for its dramatic and detailed depictions of nature.
Artist & collection
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The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
