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Pigeons in the nest

J. Xavier van Orlen XVIII sec. d.C.

This work, painted in 1748 by the little-known painter Van Orlen, is an example of a Dutch still life, the only one with animals in the Museum of Palazzo Pretorio.

Technical information

Author: J. Xavier van Orlen
Title: Pigeons in the nest
Date: XVIII sec. d.C.
Material and technique: Oil on canvas
Size: 48x64 cm
Location: Palazzo Pretorio Museum
Second Floor, Mezzanine

The painting is characterised by an oily paint, typical of the Dutch sphere, and by a rather accentuated chiaroscuro, which aims to illuminate the four pigeons, two with twigs in their mouths and two crouching. The painter shows a rare refinement in light and delicate colours, an influence of the Bolognese painters. In the repository the pendant with Dead Birds.