Artwork
Jagdbeutestillleben mit mit Hasen
Jagdbeutestillleben mit mit Hasen is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Weenix. It dates from 1706 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Jan Weenix painted 'Jagdbeutestillleben mit Hasen' in 1706, a still life characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. The work is now held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life of dead game, including a rabbit, birds, and fish, alongside a pile of fruit. A tree looms in the background, with a glimpse of people outside a distant window.
Technique & Style
Weenix's detailed rendering creates a lifelike effect, with the rabbit's fur and the deep shadows making the dead animals appear three-dimensional against the background.
History & Provenance
Weenix was trained by his father, Jan Baptist Weenix, and his cousin, Melchior d'Hondecoeter, both of whom worked on similar subjects, influencing his style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Weenix or Joannis Wenix (between 1641/1649 – 19 September 1719 (buried)) was a Dutch painter.
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