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Still-life with a white cock, by Jan Weenix, oil, 1690

Still-life with a white cock

Jan Weenix

1690

oil

canvas

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dominant colour

Overview

Still-life with a white cock is a 1690 oil by Jan Weenix, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Chicken, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Jan Weenix
When & what style?
1690 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting shows a still life with a white cock. The cock is lying on its side on a table, with its head hanging over the edge. There are some other objects on the table, but they are not clearly visible. The painting is done in oil paint and has a dark background, which makes the white cock stand out. The cock is depicted in a realistic way, with detailed feathers and a red comb. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Jan Weenix.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan Weenix
Artist

Jan Weenix

Jan Weenix or Joannis Wenix (between 1641/1649 – 19 September 1719 (buried)) was a Dutch painter.

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