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Cockfight, by Frans Snyders, paint, 1615

Cockfight

Frans Snyders

1615

paint

panel

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Dominant colour

Overview

Cockfight is a 1615 paint by Frans Snyders, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Who painted this?
Frans Snyders
When & what style?
1615
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

This painting shows two roosters fighting in a yard. One rooster has its wings spread wide, and the other has its beak open. There are feathers scattered around them. In the background, there's a house and some trees. The roosters are the main focus of the painting. The artist used a lot of brown and white colors to show the feathers and the ground. The background is darker, which makes the roosters stand out more. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist, Frans Snyders.

About the artist

Portrait of Frans Snyders
Artist

Frans Snyders

Frans Snyders or Frans Snijders was a Flemish painter of animals, hunting scenes, market scenes, and still lifes.

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