Still life with meat and dead birds 1660 - 1671

Christoffel Puytlinck's "Still life with meat and dead birds" (1660-1671) is a striking example of 17th-century Dutch still life painting. The artist masterfully depicts a collection of game, including a leg of meat, a rooster, and various birds, arranged on a tabletop. The scene is bathed in a warm, golden light that highlights the textures and details of the subjects, creating a sense of realism and immediacy. This type of artwork, known as a pronkstilleven (ostentatious still life), was popular in the Netherlands during this period and often featured luxurious and exotic objects, emphasizing the wealth and status of the owner.