Four Studies of Cockatoos
Dublin Core
Title
Four Studies of Cockatoos
Subject
Bird painting
Description
This drawing features studies of four cockatoos, showcasing Jan Weenix's detailed observation of exotic birds. Such exotic specimens were likely drawn from menageries and aviaries, reflecting the 17th-century European fascination with rare and foreign wildlife
Creator
Jan Weenix
Source
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Publisher
Rijksmuseum
Date
1650–1719
Rights
Public domain
Relation
Miya Tokumitsu, “The Currencies of Naturalism in Dutch "Pronk" Still-Life Painting: Luxury, Craft, Envisioned Affluence,” Omeka, accessed April 4, 2025, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/admin/items/show/99.
Format
Drawing
Language
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
Object number RP-T-1909-10
Coverage
Netherlands, 17th century
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
oil on canvas painting
Physical Dimensions
Height: 308 cm; Width: 220 cm; Depth: 7.5 cm;
Citation
Jan Weenix, “Four Studies of Cockatoos,” Omeka, accessed June 19, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/97.