Artwork
Jagdbeute mit Rohrdommel und weiteren Vögeln
Jagdbeute mit Rohrdommel und weiteren Vögeln is an unspecified painting by Abraham Mignon. It dates from 1659 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Jagdbeute mit Rohrdommel und weiteren Vögeln is a 1659 still life painting by Abraham Mignon, a Dutch artist trained in Germany and active in Utrecht, now housed in Munich's Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic arrangement of freshly slain birds, including a peacock, falcon, and heron, among hunting spoils, evoking the immediacy of the hunt's aftermath.
Technique & Style
Mignon employed a range of colors against a dark background to achieve depth and texture, meticulously rendering the intricate patterns and textures of the birds' feathers to create a sense of dynamic movement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1659, the work reflects influences from prominent still life artists of the time, such as Jan Davidszoon de Heem and Jacob Marrel, and is currently part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection in Munich.
Context
This piece is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age's still life tradition, emphasizing detailed realism and the display of natural bounty.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Mignon or Minjon (21 June 1640 – 27 March 1679) was a Dutch still life painter.
