Peacock and peahen
1700
unspecified
From the collection of Städel Museum
1700
unspecified
From the collection of Städel Museum
Peacock and peahen is a 1700 unspecified by Jan Weenix, a Rococo painting work, depicting peafowl, held at Städel Museum.
This painting features two peafowl, one on the left and one on the right, against a dark background. The peafowl on the left has a long neck, a green and blue head, and a brown body with a red patch on its side. It appears to be looking up and opening its beak. The peafowl on the right has a shorter neck, a green head, and a brown body. It seems to be looking at the other peafowl. The dark background and the contrast between the light and dark areas of the painting create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The peafowl appear to be in motion, adding a sense of energy to the scene. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, drawing the viewer's attention to the peafowl. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
