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Still life, game (oil on canvas)
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Still life, game (oil on canvas)
XIR414091 Still life, game (oil on canvas) by Weenix, Jan (1642-1719); 96.5x125 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info.: Nature morte, gibier; ); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12876915
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Duck Hanging Hare Hares Hunted Meat Poultry Rabbit Rabbits
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This still life, titled "Still life, game" is a mesmerizing oil on canvas masterpiece by the renowned artist Jan Weenix. The painting measures 96.5x125 cm and can be found at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Dunkirk, France. In this exquisite composition, Weenix skillfully captures the essence of nature morte or still life with game. The scene depicts an array of animals that have been hunted and are now suspended from hooks. Among them are rabbits and hares, their delicate forms gracefully hanging in mid-air. Their presence evokes a sense of both tranquility and melancholy. The focal point of the artwork is a magnificent dead duck positioned prominently in the center. Its vibrant plumage contrasts beautifully against the muted background, drawing our attention to its intricate details meticulously rendered by Weenix's brushstrokes. Surrounding these creatures is an assortment of poultry meat awaiting preparation for consumption. A cat lurks nearby, perhaps symbolizing both domesticity and danger as it eyes its potential prey hungrily. Jan Weenix's masterful technique brings this still life to life with remarkable precision and realism. Every element within the composition has been carefully arranged to create a harmonious balance between beauty and mortality. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to appreciate not only Weenix's artistic prowess but also gain insight into historical hunting practices prevalent during his era.
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