Artwork
One Hundred Birds

One Hundred Birds is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
One Hundred Birds is a painting depicting a multitude of birds surrounding a single, weathered tree.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork features dozens of small birds in flight or perched on the branches of a gnarled tree, all oriented in the same direction, suggesting a unified movement.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by loose, sketchy brushwork and varying ink densities, creating a range of tonal values from dark to faint.
Context
The dynamic composition and expressive brushwork of One Hundred Birds relate to the energetic and dramatic qualities often associated with Baroque art.
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