Who painted Vögel und Tiere in Felslandschaft?

Vögel und Tiere in Felslandschaft was painted by Roelant Savery in 1623.

Where can I see Vögel und Tiere in Felslandschaft?

Vögel und Tiere in Felslandschaft is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Vögel und Tiere in Felslandschaft?

Vögel und Tiere in Felslandschaft is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Vögel und Tiere in Felslandschaft

Roelant Savery , 1623

Vögel und Tiere in Felslandschaft is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Roelant Savery. It dates from 1623 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1623 by Roelant Savery, a Flemish-born artist active in the Dutch Golden Age, this oil painting presents a lively tableau of birds, deer and assorted wildlife set against a rugged, rocky terrain. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek’s collection in Munich and exemplifies the period’s fascination with natural detail and decorative composition.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas assembles a variety of fauna—perching birds, grazing deer, and other creatures—within a densely vegetated forest. By juxtaposing numerous species in a single, harmonious environment, the painting reflects contemporary interests in cataloguing the natural world and suggests an idealized vision of ecological balance.

Technique & Style

Savery employs a careful rendering of textures, using subtle shifts of light and shadow to model forms and convey depth. The palette of greens and earth tones, combined with a nuanced handling of chiaroscuro, gives the scene a three‑dimensional quality while maintaining a decorative richness typical of early‑17th‑century Dutch landscape painting.

History & Provenance

After its execution in the Netherlands, the painting entered the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, where it remains on display. Its provenance reflects the broader movement of Dutch artworks into German royal and public collections during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Artist & collection

Artist

Roelant Savery

Roelant Savery (or Roeland(t) Maertensz Saverij, or de Savery, or many variants; 1576 – buried 25 February 1639) was a Flanders-born Dutch Golden Age painter.