Still-life with a white cock
1690
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1690
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Dominant colour
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.
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.
Jan Weenix or Joannis Wenix (between 1641/1649 – 19 September 1719 (buried)) was a Dutch painter.
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