1622
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Birds in a landscape is a 1622 oil by Roelant Savery, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Animalia, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting shows a lively forest scene with many birds and a few animals. The birds are the main focus, with different species shown in various poses. Some are flying, while others are perched on trees or standing on the ground. The forest is dense, with tall trees and thick foliage. In the background, a blue sky can be seen through the trees. A closer look reveals the detailed brushwork and vivid colors used to depict the birds and their surroundings. The artist has paid close attention to the textures and patterns of the feathers, leaves, and tree bark. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, look up Roelant Savery.
Roelant Savery (or Roeland(t) Maertensz Saverij, or de Savery, or many variants; 1576 – buried 25 February 1639) was a Flanders-born Dutch Golden Age painter.
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