Who painted Jagdbeutestillleben mit Vögeln?

Jagdbeutestillleben mit Vögeln was painted by Jan Weenix in 1708.

Where can I see Jagdbeutestillleben mit Vögeln?

Jagdbeutestillleben mit Vögeln is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Jagdbeutestillleben mit Vögeln?

Jagdbeutestillleben mit Vögeln is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Jagdbeutestillleben mit Vögeln

Jan Weenix , 1708

Jagdbeutestillleben mit Vögeln is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Weenix. It dates from 1708 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Created in 1708, this oil painting belongs to the Dutch Golden Age tradition of still-life works that focus on the aftermath of the hunt.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1708, this oil painting belongs to the Dutch Golden Age tradition of still-life works that focus on the aftermath of the hunt. It presents a lifelike tableau centered on a peacock sprawled on the ground, its plumage displayed in vivid detail, set against a modest architectural backdrop with a column, stone wall and distant trees.

Subject & Meaning

The composition emphasizes the contrast between the opulent, iridescent feathers of the peacock and the somber, inanimate setting, reflecting the period’s fascination with mortality and the display of wealth through exotic game. The open beak and tilted head suggest a moment frozen at death, inviting contemplation of the fleeting nature of life and the prestige of hunting.

Technique & Style

Weenix employs meticulous brushwork to render the intricate patterns and subtle color shifts of the bird’s plumage, achieving a tactile sense of texture. The lighting is soft yet directed, highlighting the sheen of the feathers while casting gentle shadows on the stone architecture, characteristic of the precise realism favored by Dutch still-life painters.

History & Provenance

The work entered the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s broader effort to represent the breadth of Dutch 17th‑ and early 18th‑century art, particularly the genre of hunting still lifes that Weenix helped define.

Context

Jan Weenix (c. 1641‑1649 – 1719) was the son of Jan Baptist Weenix and trained alongside his cousin, the bird specialist Melchior d'Hondecoeter. Following his father’s footsteps, he specialized in scenes of dead game, a popular subject among the affluent Dutch patrons who prized such depictions as symbols of status and abundance.