Jan Weenix
1642–1719 · Dutch · 20 artworks
Baroquerealistic rendering of texturesdramatic lightingcomplex compositionsuse of symbolismtrompe l'oeil
artist bio
Jan Weenix was a Dutch painter known for his depictions of hunting scenes, still lifes, and portraits of animals. He excelled in capturing the textures of fur, feathers, and fabrics, contributing significantly to the development of the Baroque still life genre.
what you'll learn
Studying Weenix's work allows students to understand the techniques of rendering realistic textures and the composition of elaborate still life arrangements. Students can also learn about the symbolism often embedded in Baroque art.
related: Frans Snyders
20 artworks
The Pleasure Party
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A Trompe L’oeil with A Boy And A Monkey, A Formal Italianate Garden Beyond
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Dead Peacock and Game
1707
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Hunting Still Life
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The Dutch Ambassador on his Way to Isfahan
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Harbour with Antique Ruins
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Landscape with Huntsman and Dead Game
1697
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Portrait of a Greyhound and Spaniel
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A partridge and fruit in a partially draped niche
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After the Hunt
1665
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The Prodigal Son
1668
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Dead Hare, Partridges, and Other Birds in a Niche
1675
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Portrait of Maria Cornelisz, Wife of Silvester van Tongeren (1680 - 1719)
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Park with Country House
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A Dog with a dead Goose and Peacock (A Study of Game and Fruit
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A Family Portrait On The Grounds Of A Villa With An Italianate Harbor Scene Beyond
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Still-Life with a Peacock and a Dog
1669
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A Dog Guards a Guinea Fowl
1680
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Portrait of Silvester van Tongeren (1680 - 1719)
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The White Peacock
1692
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