A Rooster and Turkey Fighting

Melchior de Hondecoeter painted ‘A Rooster and Turkey Fighting’ c. 1680. The work captures the intensity of the birds in conflict, set against a park-like backdrop. Oil on canvas.

The painting is part of the Dutch culture collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The dimensions are not specified.

Hondecoeter was known for painting birds, often exotic or game varieties. This work is typical in its focus on avian subjects and dynamic composition.

He was born in 1636 and died in 1695, spending most of his career on bird subjects. His works include a range of species, often set in landscaped settings.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio. https://clevelandart.org/art/1986.59

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