Wilde kanarie
Pieter Holsteyn (I)
1600 - 1662
Medium
paper
Dimensions
147; 185
About this artwork
hoogte 147 mm x breedte 185 mm
Art Historical Context
**Wilde Kanarie** by Pieter Holstey (I) (c. 1600–1662) is delicate drawing on paper measuring just 147 mm high by 185 mm wide—small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Created during the Dutch Golden Age, work captures a wild canary, reflecting the era's fascination with the natural world. Holsteyn, a Haarlem-based artist, was renowned for his meticulous nature studies, particularly birds, rendered with fine lines and subtle shading that bring the subject to life. As a draftsman working primarily in watercolor and gouache on paper, Holsteyn contributed to the burgeoning tradition of scien...