Fighting Cocks
1628
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1628
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting shows three chickens in a room. Two of them are facing each other, as if they are about to fight. The third chicken is standing on a box in the background, looking down at the other two. The room has a brick wall and a stone floor. The chickens are painted in detail, with different colors and textures. The artist used oil paint to create this scene. The chickens are the main focus of the painting, and they are shown in a realistic way. The artist paid attention to their feathers, beaks, and legs. The background is simple, but it helps to show the chickens in a natural setting. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Frans Snyders.