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A concert of birds, by Paul de Vos, oil, 1664

A concert of birds

Paul de Vos

1664

oil

canvas

From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Dominant colour

Overview

A concert of birds is a 1664 oil by Paul de Vos, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Who painted this?
Paul de Vos
When & what style?
1664 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

About this work

This painting shows a large tree with many birds perched on its branches. The birds are all different species and sizes, and they seem to be singing or making noise. Some birds are flying around the tree, while others are sitting on the branches or trunk. The tree is in the center of the painting, and it's the main focus. The birds are all around it, and they're all looking at each other or at the tree. The background of the painting is a light blue sky with some clouds. The painting is very colorful and detailed, with many different textures and patterns. It's a beautiful and lively scene, and it seems to be celebrating the beauty of nature. If you want to see more paintings like this, you could check out the work of the artist Paul de Vos.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul de Vos
Artist

Paul de Vos

Paul de Vos (1591/92, or 1595 in Hulst – 30 June 1678 in Antwerp) was a Flemish Baroque painter who specialized in mainly in compositions of animals, hunting scenes and still lifes.

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