Marailsjakohoen (Penelope marail) 1759 - 1842

"Marailsjakohoen (Penelope marail)" is a watercolor painting created by Pieter Pietersz. Barbiers in 1759. The artwork depicts a Penelope marail, a bird native to South America. The bird is rendered with meticulous detail, capturing the intricate patterns of its feathers and the subtle variations in color. Barbiers was known for his detailed and scientifically accurate depictions of birds, and this painting exemplifies his mastery of the genre. The artwork's realistic portrayal of the Penelope marail would have been highly valued by naturalists and collectors of the time.