Artwork
Still life of game and dogs
Still life of game and dogs is an oil painting by Pieter Boel. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
Still Life of Game and Dogs is an oil painting by Pieter Boel, created in 1660. It is now held at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring dead game animals, including a deer, boar, and birds, accompanied by two dogs on either side of a table, set against a landscape backdrop with trees and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in muted, earthy tones, with a focus on balance and harmony in the composition. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and texture, drawing attention to the central grouping of animals.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Boel or Peeter Boel was a Flemish painter, printmaker and tapestry designer.
