Dead Wildfowl and a Huntsman's Net. Trompe l'oeil
1679
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dead Wildfowl and a Huntsman's Net. Trompe l'oeil is a 1679 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a dead bird hanging by its foot, surrounded by a huntsman’s net and a few wooden sticks. The bird’s feathers are detailed, with some still attached and others loose. To the right, a dark, coiled rope or cord is tied to a small wooden handle. The artist used a trick to make the scene look almost real, like it could jump off the frame. This style is called *trompe l'oeil*—French for "fool the eye." Next, look up the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth.
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