Twee spreeuwen 1765 - 1873

"Twee spreeuwen" (Two Starlings), a watercolor painting by Cornelis van Hardenbergh, showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail. Created between 1765 and 1873, this small-scale artwork depicts two starlings perched on rocks in a picturesque setting. The viewer's eye is drawn to the lifelike depiction of the starlings' plumage and the subtle variations in color and texture. Van Hardenbergh, known for his masterful rendering of bird species, excels in this painting with his realistic portrayal of the starlings' delicate features. This piece, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies van Hardenbergh's contribution to the field of Dutch naturalism and bird illustration.