Still Life With Birds and Insects 1713

"Still Life With Birds and Insects" (1713) by Jean-Baptiste Oudry is a meticulous depiction of a dead bird hanging by its foot and another lying on a ledge with a glass vial and a small wooden base. Several insects, including bees and butterflies, fly around them. The painting showcases Oudry's mastery in portraying realistic details of the natural world. This work, a prime example of the still life genre, is considered a significant piece of 18th-century French art.