MELCHOIR D’HONDECOETER (1636-1695)

A Hen with Chicks, a Rooster and Pigeons Amsterdam, about 1675 Oil on canvas 96.5 x 78.7 cm Hondecoeter was the most important specialist bird painter of the day.  Here, he typically combines a faithful depiction of different species, based on a striking technique, with a subtle characterisation of the birds. Each chick has a … Read more