Melchior Dhondecoeter Collection

Peacocks, 1683. Creator: Melchior d Hondecoeter
Peacocks, 1683

Menagerie Managerie kinds birds corner balustrade
The Menagerie The Managerie, The Menagerie. All kinds of birds on the corner of a balustrade with an ornamental vase. Among the birds are cockatoos, parrots and parakeets

Melchior d'Hondecoeter, Dutch animalier painter
5893364 Melchior d'Hondecoeter, Dutch animalier painter.; (add.info.: Portrait of Melchior d'Hondecoeter, Dutch animalier painter 1636-1695. Melchior Honder Kooter)

A Rooster and Turkey Fighting, c.1680 (oil on canvas)
XOS5880800 A Rooster and Turkey Fighting, c.1680 (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); 164.5x193 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Still Life with Birds and Hunting Gear in a Niche, c.1633. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Still Life with Birds and Hunting Gear in a Niche, c.1633

Birds in a Park, 1686. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Birds in a Park, 1686

A Poultry Yard, c.1660-c.1665. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Poultry Yard, c.1660-c.1665

A Hen with Peacocks and a Turkey, c.1680. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Hen with Peacocks and a Turkey, c.1680. Other Title(s): A Hen with Peacocks and a Turkey

Seven Chicks, c.1665-c.1668. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Seven Chicks, c.1665-c.1668

A Hunter's Bag, 1660-1695. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Hunter's Bag, 1660-1695

Hen Run at a Manor, 1651-1695. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Hen Run at a Manor, 1651-1695

Birds on a Balustrade, c.1680-c.1690. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Birds on a Balustrade, c.1680-c.1690

A Hunter's Bag, with Dead Hare, 1660-1695. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Hunter's Bag, with Dead Hare, 1660-1695

A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as ‘The Floating Feather, c.1680. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as The Floating Feather, c.1680. Melchior d'Hondecoeter specialised in depicting birds

Two Peacocks Threatening a Hen with Chicks, Known as ‘The Threatened Hen, 1681. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Two Peacocks Threatening a Hen with Chicks, Known as The Threatened Hen, 1681

The Menagerie, c.1690. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
The Menagerie, c.1690

Ducks, c.1675-c.1680. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Ducks, c.1675-c.1680

A Hunter's Bag on a Terrace, c.1678. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
A Hunter's Bag on a Terrace, c.1678

A Hunter's Bag near a Tree Stump with a Magpie, Known as ‘The Contemplative Magpie, c.1678
A Hunter's Bag near a Tree Stump with a Magpie, Known as The Contemplative Magpie, c.1678

Animals and Plants, c.1668. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Animals and Plants, c.1668

Dead Birds, c.1660-c.1665. Creator: Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Dead Birds, c.1660-c.1665

Melchior d Hondecoeter Life Birds Hunting Gear
Melchior d Hondecoeter, Still Life with Birds and Hunting Gear in a Niche, Still Life with Birds and Hunting Tools, circa 1633, oil on canvas, Height, 56 cm (22 inches), Width, 46 cm (18.1 inches)

A Poultry Yard Hoenderhof rooster surrounded
A Poultry Yard, Hoenderhof with a rooster surrounded by some chickens and chicks. To the right is a pigeon perched on a stone. On the left in the background a pond with ducks

Seven Chicks Six chicks grouped head fellow species
Seven Chicks, Six chicks are grouped around the head of a fellow species, fowl (cock, hen, chicken, etc.), Melchior d Hondecoeter, Northern Netherlands, c. 1665 - c

A Hunters Bag stone plinth duck partridge hunting gear
A Hunters Bag, On a stone plinth are a duck and partridge with hunting gear, spoils of the hunt, game, venison, Melchior d Hondecoeter, 1660 - 1695, canvas, oil paint (paint)

Animals Plants leaves mushrooms foot tree several small birds
Animals and Plants, Between leaves and mushrooms at the foot of a tree several small birds, butterflies and a lizard. Melchior d Hondecoeter, c

Dead Birds partridge top bottom bullfinch two house sparrows
Dead Birds, A partridge and, from top to bottom, a bullfinch, two house sparrows and a keep (Fringilla montifringilla) tied to a branch against a stone plinth on which stands an fallen console of an

Ducks teal wigeon Egyptian goose musk duck wild duck stand
Ducks, A teal, wigeon, Egyptian goose, musk duck and wild duck stand from left to right. An albino pigeon flies above. On the left a look. Melchior d Hondecoeter, c. 1675 - c

A Hunters Bag Terrace Hunters Bag Hunting booty
A Hunters Bag on a Terrace A Hunters Bag on a Terrace, Hunting booty at a landing. On the stairs in front of a balustrade lie a dead hare, heron, snip, pheasant and other poultry

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Melchior d'Hondecoeter was a renowned Dutch painter known for his stunning depictions of birds and animals in elaborate, detailed settings. His works are characterized by their vibrant colors, intricate compositions, and lifelike representations of nature. Born in Utrecht in 1636, d'Hondecoeter came from a family of artists and quickly established himself as a master of the genre during the Golden Age of Dutch painting. His paintings often feature exotic birds such as peacocks, parrots, and swans, set against lush landscapes or ornate interiors. The level of detail in his work is truly remarkable, with each feather meticulously rendered and every leaf carefully painted. D'Hondecoeter's skillful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism that brings his subjects to life. Despite facing personal challenges throughout his life, including financial difficulties and health problems, d'Hondecoeter continued to produce exceptional works that have stood the test of time. Today, his paintings can be found in museums around the world, where they continue to captivate viewers with their beauty and artistry. Melchior d'Hondecoeter may no longer be with us, but his legacy lives on through his timeless masterpieces.