Artwork
Vogelpark
Vogelpark is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Melchior d' Hondecoeter. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Vogelpark is a 1675 painting by Dutch artist Melchior d’Hondecoeter, characterized by its depiction of birds within a park setting, reflecting the Dutch Golden Age’s aesthetic.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features an arrangement of exotic and game bird species in an ornate, naturalistic yet idealized environment, highlighting the period’s fascination with wildlife representation.
Technique & Style
As an animalier painter, d’Hondecoeter employed his specialty in rendering detailed, realistic bird forms within a composed, ornate setting, typical of his style.
History & Provenance
Created in Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age, Vogelpark is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Melchior d'Hondecoeter (Dutch pronunciation: ; c. 1636 – 3 April 1695), Dutch animalier painter, was born in Utrecht and died in Amsterdam. After the start of his career, he painted virtually exclusively bird subjects,…
