A Hunter's Bag on a Terrace — Melchior d' Hondecoeter

Melchior d' Hondecoeter. Painted c. 1678.

Together, the two paintings hanging side by side here tell a story. In this one, a magnificent peacock wants to be king of the birds. Meanwhile, the magpie taking centre stage in the other painting voices its objection. The point is that being a worthy ruler is not solely about attractive appearances: he must be able to defend his people. Here, the right king is already present, symbolized by an orange: William III of Orange.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in King Stadtholder William III and Mary Stuart / Delftware, 17th Century, Main building.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 137 × 211 cm

Print: 77.3 × 119 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109382. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.