Peacock, 1559

ArtistNicolaus Juvenel, Dunkerque 1540–1597 Nürnberg

Bodycolour, red chalk

Sheet dimensions26,3 × 30,9 cm

Status

on display, room 004.1

About the workYou almost want to hold your breath so as not to frighten this beautiful peacock. The lifelike impression comes from the bird’s confidently captured stance and precisely painted plumage. Originally from India, the peacock has been native to Europe for centuries. It is quite possible that the Dutch portrait painter Nicolas Juvenel, who worked in Nuremberg, kept this study in his workshop to convince potential patrons of his abilities.

AccessionCollection of the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Provenance[…]; seit 1932 Dauerleihgabe der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Inventory numberKA (FP) 8936

Renaissance
Dutch and Flemish Painting
Animal art

Contact

sammlung@kunstpalast.de

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