Artwork
Cockerel and Hens
Cockerel and Hens is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Pieter Boel. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
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Overview
Cockerel and Hens is an oil painting by Pieter Boel, created around 1650. It is now held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rooster and two hens in a rustic setting, with the rooster standing prominently in the foreground. The earthy tones of the birds' plumage are set against a muted brown background.
Technique & Style
Boel's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, emphasizing the rooster's proud stance and lending the scene a quiet dignity.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Boel or Peeter Boel was a Flemish painter, printmaker and tapestry designer.
