Artwork
Federwild vor Schloss Bassin
Federwild vor Schloss Bassin is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Weenix. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Federwild vor Schloss Bassin is a 1690 painting by Jan Weenix, a Dutch artist known for his detailed and dramatic depictions of animals and hunting scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a still life of dead game birds arranged in the foreground, accompanied by a dog and other objects, set against a grand architectural backdrop and a landscape with trees and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Weenix's use of light creates a sense of depth, with shadows and highlights that add to the overall naturalistic yet dramatic effect of the composition.
History & Provenance
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting is now part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Weenix or Joannis Wenix (between 1641/1649 – 19 September 1719 (buried)) was a Dutch painter.
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