oil
copper
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
A dead hare is an oil by Peter Snayers, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting features a dead hare as its central subject. The hare is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its legs splayed outwards and its body suspended in mid-air. Its fur is rendered in soft, golden tones, and its eyes appear glassy and lifeless. The background of the painting is dark and muted, which serves to heighten the sense of drama and tension surrounding the hare's death. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the fleeting nature of life. To learn more about the artist behind this poignant work, look up Pieter Snyers.
Peter Snayers or Pieter Snayers (1592–1667) was a Flemish painter known for his panoramic battle scenes, depictions of cavalry skirmishes, attacks on villages, coaches and convoys and hunting scenes.
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