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Cocoș, găină și iepure de casă ; pandant: Cobai și iepuri de casă

Cocoș, găină și iepure de casă ; pandant: Cobai și iepuri de casă, by Unknown, 1699
Cocoș, găină și iepure de casă ; pandant: Cobai și iepuri de casă, by Unknown, 1699

Cocoș, găină și iepure de casă ; pandant: Cobai și iepuri de casă is a print by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1699 and is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum. The work depicts three domestic animals—a rooster, a hen and a rabbit—arranged against a dark, earthy backdrop.

About this work

Overview

The work depicts three domestic animals—a rooster, a hen and a rabbit—arranged against a dark, earthy backdrop. The rooster, rendered with vivid red plumage and a yellow beak, stands upright behind a plump white hen, while a fluffy white rabbit sits facing the viewer. The composition is simple, focusing on the contrast between the light-colored animals and the shadowed ground.

Subject & Meaning

The painting presents a quiet, everyday scene of farmyard creatures, emphasizing their distinct forms and textures. By grouping the rooster, hen and rabbit together, the artist highlights the variety of common domestic fauna, inviting viewers to notice each animal’s individual character within a shared setting.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a restrained palette of warm tones, allowing the bright reds of the rooster’s feathers and the crisp whites of the hen and rabbit to emerge from the muted background. Careful modeling of light on plumage and fur creates a subtle chiaroscuro effect, giving the figures a three‑dimensional presence while maintaining a flat, graphic quality.

History & Provenance

The piece is catalogued as an image titled “Cocoș, găină și iepure de casă ; pandant: Cobai și iepuri de casă.” No further details about its creation date, artist or ownership history are provided in the source material.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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