Fox in the Poultry Yard 

"Fox in the Poultry Yard" is a painting by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, a prominent French painter known for his animal and hunting scenes. This artwork depicts a fox in a barn yard attacking a rooster while other chickens and chicks scatter in fear. Oudry's mastery of detail is evident in the realistic portrayal of the animals, particularly the fox's predatory stance and the chickens' frantic movements. The use of light and shadow further enhances the dramatic tension of the scene. This painting exemplifies Oudry's skill in capturing the essence of animal behavior, making it a captivating example of 18th-century animal painting.