Who painted Exotic animals and plants at a lake?

Exotic animals and plants at a lake was painted by Jan Weenix in 1714.

Where can I see Exotic animals and plants at a lake?

Exotic animals and plants at a lake is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Exotic animals and plants at a lake?

Exotic animals and plants at a lake is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Exotic animals and plants at a lake

Jan Weenix , 1714

Exotic animals and plants at a lake is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Weenix. It dates from 1714 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Exotic animals and plants at a lake is a 1714 oil painting by Jan Weenix, a Dutch artist known for his still-life works, particularly those featuring dead game and hunting scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man crouching by a serene lake with a dead bird, surrounded by exotic plants and animals, including a parrot and a monkey, in a stone planter beneath a leaning palm tree.

Technique & Style

Weenix's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with light and shadow accentuating the textures of the plants and making the bright planter stand out against a dark background, exemplifying the detailed and ornate style of Dutch still-life painting.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, reflecting Weenix's contribution to the Dutch Golden Age still-life tradition, influenced by his training under Jan Baptist Weenix and Melchior d'Hondecoeter.