Trompe l'Oeil with Falconer's Bag and other Equipment for Falconry

1671

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Trompe l'Oeil with Falconer's Bag and other Equipment for Falconry is a 1671 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1671 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a falconer’s bag hanging on a wall, with a dead bird tucked inside. A falcon’s wing sticks out, and a curved knife or tool is slung over the bag. Nearby, a feathered headdress with bright colors sits on a hook, and a small round object—maybe a ball or egg—hangs from a cord. The setup looks real, like the items were just left there. The lighting makes shadows sharp, which was a common trick in Baroque art to create depth. If you like this kind of realism, check out chiaroscuro.