Dead Peacock and Game, 1707 by Jan Weenix
Canvas Print - 5820-JWX
Location: The Wallace Collection, London, United KingdomOriginal Size: 115 x 96.7 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $62.66 USD
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Painting Information
Jan Weenix's "Dead Peacock and Game, 1707" - a painting that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with still life and its symbolic resonance.
Weenix presents us with a lavish composition, centered on a magnificent peacock in repose. The bird's plumage, a cascade of blues and greens, is rendered with extraordinary precision. Each eye on the tail feathers seems to gaze back at the viewer, a reminder of life's transience juxtaposed with art's permanence.
Accompanying the peacock are a partridge and hare, their forms carefully arranged to create a visual rhythm. Weenix's brushwork here is remarkable - the softness of fur and feather almost palpable. To the right, lush bunches of grapes and delicate poppies add bursts of color and texture, balancing the composition.
The artist's mastery of light is evident throughout. Notice how it catches the iridescent sheen of the peacock's neck, glows warmly on the grapes, and subtly illuminates the softer plumage of the game birds. This play of light not only enhances the realism but also imbues the scene with a sense of quiet drama.
Above, a ringed plover and jay perch on branches, introducing vertical elements that draw the eye upward. Beyond them, Weenix offers a glimpse of a classical façade set in an ornamental park - a nod to the cultivated landscapes favored by wealthy patrons of the era.
The palette is rich and varied, from the deep crimsons and blues of the birds to the golden hues of the distant park. This chromatic wealth speaks to the painting's dual nature as both a celebration of natural beauty and a display of artistic virtuosity.
Weenix has created more than just a still life here. It's a meditation on abundance, on the intersection of nature and culture, and on the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures. In its exquisite detail and thoughtful composition, "Dead Peacock and Game" stands as a testament to the enduring power of Dutch Golden Age painting to captivate and provoke contemplation.
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