Dead Peacock and Game, 1707 Jan Weenix (1640-1719)

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We will add 1.6" (4 cm) additional blank canvas all over the painting for stretching.

High quality and detailing in every inch are time consuming. The reproduction of Jan Weenix also needs time to dry in order to be completely ready for shipping, as this is crucial to not be damaged during transportation.
Based on the size, level of detail and complexity we need 8-10 weeks to complete the process.

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We not stretch and frame our oil paintings due to several reasons:
Painting reproduction is a high quality expensive product, which we cannot risk to damage by sending it being stretched.
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In "Dead Peacock and Game, 1707," Jan Weenix presents a sumptuous tableau that captures the eye and refuses to let go. This Dutch master's work is a riot of color and texture, a celebration of nature's bounty rendered with exquisite attention to detail.

The canvas is anchored by the magnificent form of a dead peacock, its iridescent plumage cascading down the left side of the painting. The bird's feathers are a tour de force of painterly skill - each eye of the tail rendered with meticulous care, the blues and greens shimmering against the warm, earthy tones of the background. Beside it, a partridge and hare lie in repose, their fur and feathers so lifelike you can almost feel their softness.

Weenix's mastery of light is on full display here. The way he captures the sheen on the peacock's neck, the subtle highlights on the grapes, and the luminous quality of the poppies is nothing short of breathtaking. His palette is rich and varied, from the deep crimsons and blues of the game birds to the delicate pinks of the flowers and the golden glow of the distant park.

The composition is a masterclass in balance. The heavy presence of the still life in the foreground is offset by the airy lightness of the upper portion, where a ringed plover and jay perch on branches. Beyond them, Weenix gives us a tantalizing glimpse of a classical façade set in an ornamental park - a reminder of the human world beyond this cornucopia of nature.

What sets this work apart is its ability to be both grand and intimate. It's a painting that demands to be viewed from afar to appreciate its overall impact, yet rewards close inspection with its myriad tiny details. Weenix has created a world within a canvas - one that continues to captivate viewers more than three centuries after its creation.