Păsări și iepure mort; pandant; Păsări moarte cu cocoș de munte
1714
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1714
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Dominant colour
Păsări și iepure mort; pandant; Păsări moarte cu cocoș de munte is a 1714 unspecified by Franz Werner, zis Dapper Tamm, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This painting shows a dead rabbit lying on its back in dark, tangled brush. Around it, two birds—one with bright yellow feathers and another with a mix of brown and red—look like they’re pecking at it. The colors are deep and muddy, with patches of gold and green in the background. The artist used dark shadows to make the rabbit and birds stand out sharply. The lighting feels dramatic, almost like a spotlight. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
Franz Werner Tamm painted still lifes tied to 17th‑century European traditions, often pairing dead game with live birds or blooming flowers.
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