Zilverwyandotte 1917

"Zilverwyandotte" is a 1917 woodcut by Dutch artist Jan Mankes, known for his detailed depictions of animals. The artwork portrays a silver Wyandotte hen standing on a bed of straw with its head lowered as if pecking at something. Mankes’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate lines and patterns of the hen’s feathers and the textured representation of the straw. The artist’s signature appears in the lower right corner. The black and white palette emphasizes the contrast between light and shadow, creating a striking visual effect.