1671
oil
panel
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
A Swan Enraged by Dogs is a 1671 oil by Abraham Hondius, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This painting shows a swan in mid-flight, its wings spread wide and beak open, as if squawking. Two dogs are running towards it, one brown and one black, with their mouths open. The swan appears to be defending itself from the dogs. The scene is set in a natural environment, with trees and rocks in the background. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and drama to the scene.
Abraham Danielsz. Hondius was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his depictions of animals.
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