The Escaped Bird
1694
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
1694
oil
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
This painting shows a young woman in a red dress holding a birdcage. The woman is looking up at a bird flying in the sky. She has a surprised expression on her face. The birdcage is made of wicker and has a small door that is open. The woman's dress is loose and flowing, and she has a white ruffle around her neckline. The background of the painting is dark and moody, with trees and hills visible in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of surprise and wonder. The woman's expression and the open birdcage suggest that the bird has just escaped. You might also want to look up the artist Willem van Mieris.
