Animale exotice
1726
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1726
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a monkey in the center, with a parrot to its right and a vulture to its left. The monkey is gray with a white face and chest, and it's holding a plant in its right hand. The parrot is red with a yellow crest, and the vulture has a black body with a white chest and red head. The background is a jungle scene with trees, plants, and a body of water in the distance. The sky is blue with some clouds. The overall mood of the painting is one of exoticism and wonder. If you like this style, you might also enjoy the works of other Baroque artists.
