Poultry market
1564
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1564
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Poultry market is a 1564 oil by Joachim Beuckelaer, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting depicts a lively scene of a poultry market. In the foreground, a man is shown holding a bird in his right hand and a cage in his left. To his left, a woman is seated, with another woman standing behind her. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a wall, with various objects such as baskets, jugs, and a table scattered throughout. The painting is characterized by its use of warm colors, with earthy tones dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement in the scene. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, explore the art of glazing.
