Artwork
Dead game with dead peacock and a hog's head
Dead game with dead peacock and a hog's head is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Fyt. It dates from 1646 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Dead game with dead peacock and a hog's head is a 1646 painting by Jan Fyt, a Flemish Baroque artist known for his still lifes and animal subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a still life arrangement of dead game, centered around a peacock with outstretched feathers, accompanied by a hog's head, set against a dark background that highlights the colors and textures of the subjects.
Technique & Style
Fyt's work is characterized by intricate detail, evident in the peacock's feathers rendered in shades of blue, green, and gold, and the textured skin of the hog's head, showcasing his skill in capturing light, shadow, and texture.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum and is an example of Flemish Baroque art, influencing artists such as Pieter Boel who worked in a similar style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Fijt, Jan Fijt or Johannes Fijt (or Fyt) (19 August 1609 – 11 September 1661) was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman and etcher.
