Artwork
Poultry
Poultry is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jacomo Victors. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Jacomo Victors’ oil painting titled Poultry dates from 1690 and is part of the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst. The work presents a bustling tableau of waterfowl—ducks, geese and other birds—arranged in a naturalistic setting that balances activity with a restrained background.
Subject & Meaning
The composition gathers several species of birds in varied postures: some are captured mid‑flight, others glide on water, while a few stand on the ground. This lively grouping suggests an observation of everyday rural life, emphasizing the diversity and vitality of avian fauna.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil, Victors exploits the medium’s capacity for fine tonal shifts to render feather texture with convincing depth. Subtle gradations of light across the plumage contrast with a dark, muted backdrop, creating a chiaroscuro effect that highlights the birds and conveys a sense of movement.
History & Provenance
Created at the close of the 17th century, Poultry entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings at an unspecified later date, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s European painting collection.
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