Who created "Vier studies van kaketoes"?

Vier studies van kaketoes was created by Jan Weenix in ca. 1650 - ca. 1719.

When was "Vier studies van kaketoes" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1650 - ca. 1719.

What medium is "Vier studies van kaketoes"?

Vier studies van kaketoes is brush.

Is "Vier studies van kaketoes" in the public domain?

Yes, Vier studies van kaketoes is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Vier studies van kaketoes

Jan Weenix

ca. 1650 - ca. 1719

Medium

brush

Dimensions

470; 361

About this artwork

hoogte 361 mm x breedte 470 mm

Art Historical Context

**Vier Studies van Kaketoes** by Jan Weenix (c. 1650–1719) offers a captivating glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the natural world. This set of four detailed studies depicts cockatoos—vibrant, exotic parrots native to Indonesia and Australia—captured with lively precision on paper measuring 361 × 470 mm. Weenix, a master of-life painting renowned for his lush game pieces and hunting scenes, here showcases his skill in observational drawing, likely created as preparatory works for larger compositions. Executed in brush technique, possibly with ink or watercolor, the artwork...

Vier studies van kaketoes

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