Artwork

One Hundred Birds

One Hundred Birds, by Unknown, unspecified, 1604
One Hundred Birds, by Unknown, unspecified, 1604

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.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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