Huismus 1650 - 1719

"Huismus" (House Sparrow) is a watercolor by Dutch artist Jan Weenix, dating from 1650-1719. The detailed depiction of the sparrow perched on a branch, set against a simple landscape background, exemplifies Weenix’s mastery of naturalism in animal portraiture. The artwork’s small dimensions suggest it may have been a study or part of a larger collection of bird illustrations, demonstrating the artist’s interest in avian fauna. This piece showcases Weenix's talent for capturing the subtle textures and colors of his subjects, a hallmark of his later work.