Cocoș, găină și iepure de casă ; pandant: Cobai și iepuri de casă
1699
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1699
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows three animals on a dark, earthy background. A rooster with bright red feathers and a yellow beak stands tall behind a plump white hen. Next to them, a fluffy white rabbit sits calmly, facing the viewer. The colors are simple but warm, with the animals’ feathers and fur standing out against the shadowy ground. The rooster’s tail feathers fan out dramatically, while the rabbit’s ears and paws look soft and real. The artist paid close attention to how light hits each animal, making them pop from the dark background. If you like this kind of detailed animal painting, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
