Javaanse vogels 1784

"Javaanse vogels" (1784) is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jan Brandes (1743-1808). The artwork depicts two birds, one with red, black, and white plumage and the other with a brown and gray body and a red tail. The birds are perched on a thin branch, their beaks nearly touching. This delicate illustration showcases Brandes's skill in capturing the details of avian life and is a testament to the popularity of natural history illustrations in the late 18th century.