1710
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Intruder: Dead Game, Live Poultry and a Dog is a 1710 oil by Jan Weenix, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting showcases a lively scene with a dog, a rooster, and various dead game birds. The dog is positioned on the right side, while the rooster is in the center, with the dead birds scattered around them. The painting features a mix of colors, with the dog and rooster standing out against the more subdued tones of the dead birds. The overall atmosphere is one of energy and movement, with the dog and rooster appearing to be in the midst of some kind of interaction. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of glazing.
Jan Weenix or Joannis Wenix (between 1641/1649 – 19 September 1719 (buried)) was a Dutch painter.
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