A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool
Dublin Core
Title
A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool
Subject
Exotic birds
Description
This painting showcases a regal assembly of exotic birds in a serene setting. Commissioned for Het Loo, a royal palace, it highlights d'Hondecoeter's mastery in rendering avian subjects with lifelike detail.
Creator
Melchior d'Hondecoeter
Source
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Publisher
Rijksmuseum
Date
circa 1680
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
Oil painting
Type
Physical object
Identifier
Object number SK-A-175
Coverage
Netherlands, 17th century
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
painting
Physical Dimensions
height 159 cm x width 144 cm
Citation
Melchior d'Hondecoeter, “A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool,” Omeka, accessed June 17, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/98.