Dead Game 1679 - 1750

Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton's "Dead Game" (1679-1750) is a still life painting featuring a hare hanging from a hook and several other birds, likely hunted, on a table. The painting's somber palette and realistic depiction of the animals, likely meant to impress viewers with the artist's technical skill, highlights the hunting prowess of the artist's patron. The artwork's detail and compositional balance are common elements of still life painting. The painting is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.