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The white goose beats its wings and hisses at the tiny ducklings. They seem to sail on, curious but undisturbed, but their father turns, alert and ready to protect them. Overhead, a second goose dives down towards a third.
Spruyt gave his birds life and movement and has observed their habits and behaviour, but the colours and details of texture – feathers, beaks, eyes – may be dimmed by coats of old varnish.
Title
Geese and Ducks
Date
probably about 1660
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 119.5 x W 155.5 cm
Accession number
NG1013
Acquisition method
Wynn Ellis Bequest, 1876
Work type
Painting
