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Melchior de Hondecoeter

1636–1695

(b Utrecht, 1636; d Amsterdam, 3 Apr. 1695). Dutch painter, the best-known member of a family of artists. He was the Netherlands' most renowned painter of birds, winning an international reputation with his vigorous and brightly coloured canvases.

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Text Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists (Oxford University Press)

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Poultry c.1670–1695 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Poultry c.1670–1695 The Wilson
Poultry and Pigeons Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Poultry and Pigeons Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Dead Bird mid-1660s Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Dead Bird mid-1660s The Wallace Collection
Rabbits, a Cockerel and a Hen with a Landscape Background Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Rabbits, a Cockerel and a Hen with a Landscape Background York Art Gallery
Poultry Attacked by Predatory Birds in a Landscape Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Poultry Attacked by Predatory Birds in a Landscape National Trust, Dyrham Park
Ornamental Fowl in and beside a Pond in a Park, with a Peacock in Flight 1679 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Ornamental Fowl in and beside a Pond in a Park, with a Peacock in Flight 1679 National Trust, Dyrham Park
View of a Terrace with a Page Descending 1670–1680 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

View of a Terrace with a Page Descending 1670–1680 National Trust, Belton House
A Peacock and a Peahen with a Crane, a Flamingo, a Pelican, and Other Fowl, in a Park Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

A Peacock and a Peahen with a Crane, a Flamingo, a Pelican, and Other Fowl, in a Park National Trust, Dyrham Park
Fowl Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Fowl Nottingham City Museums & Galleries
A Cockerel with Other Birds c.1668–1695 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

A Cockerel with Other Birds c.1668–1695 The Wallace Collection
View of a Park with Swans and Ducks 1670–1680 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

View of a Park with Swans and Ducks 1670–1680 National Trust, Belton House
Turkey, Geese, a Shelduck, and Other Fowl, in a Landscape with a Stream Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Turkey, Geese, a Shelduck, and Other Fowl, in a Landscape with a Stream National Trust, Dyrham Park
Open Landscape with Poultry and Waterfowl 1660–1680 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Open Landscape with Poultry and Waterfowl 1660–1680 National Trust, Belton House
Peacocks and Ducks c.1680 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Peacocks and Ducks c.1680 The Wallace Collection
Fowl and Geese Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Fowl and Geese National Trust, Penrhyn Castle
A Hen with Chicks, a Rooster and Pigeons in a Landscape c.1670 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

A Hen with Chicks, a Rooster and Pigeons in a Landscape c.1670 The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
A Cock and Two Hens, with Chicks, in a Landscape Setting Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

A Cock and Two Hens, with Chicks, in a Landscape Setting National Trust, Dyrham Park
A Cock and Turkey Fighting, in a Park Setting, with Other Fowl Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

A Cock and Turkey Fighting, in a Park Setting, with Other Fowl National Trust, Dyrham Park
Peacocks and Farmyard Fowls with a Magpie in a Landscape Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Peacocks and Farmyard Fowls with a Magpie in a Landscape National Trust, Hanbury Hall
Two Fowls and Ducks on a Pond Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Two Fowls and Ducks on a Pond Nottingham City Museums & Galleries
Peacock and Pheasants Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Peacock and Pheasants Royal Society of Medicine
Birds, Butterflies and a Frog among Plants and Fungi 1668 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Birds, Butterflies and a Frog among Plants and Fungi 1668 The National Gallery, London
A Cock, Hens and Chicks about 1668-70 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

A Cock, Hens and Chicks about 1668-70 The National Gallery, London
Birds in a Wood late 17th C Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Birds in a Wood late 17th C National Museum Cardiff
Peacock and Cranes in a Wood late 17th C Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Peacock and Cranes in a Wood late 17th C National Museum Cardiff
A Turkey Cock and Other Birds in a Garden 1672 (?) Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

A Turkey Cock and Other Birds in a Garden 1672 (?) National Trust, Upton House
Birds in a Garden late 17th C Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Birds in a Garden late 17th C National Museum Cardiff
Pigeons and a Dog in a Garden mid-17th C Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Pigeons and a Dog in a Garden mid-17th C National Museum Cardiff
Dead Game in a Landscape 1674 Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

Dead Game in a Landscape 1674 National Museum Cardiff
A Park with a Swan and Other Birds late 17th C Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695)

A Park with a Swan and Other Birds late 17th C National Museum Cardiff
A Cockfight, with Hens, a Peacock, a Muscovy Duck, a Turkey and Pigeons in a Garden Setting Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (attributed to)

A Cockfight, with Hens, a Peacock, a Muscovy Duck, a Turkey and Pigeons in a Garden Setting National Trust, Dyrham Park
Cock Fight ('War and Peace') Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (attributed to)

Cock Fight ('War and Peace') Saffron Walden Museum
A White Cockatoo and Other Birds in a Wooded Landscape Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (circle of)

A White Cockatoo and Other Birds in a Wooded Landscape National Trust for Scotland, The Georgian House
Wild Ducks with Kingfisher Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (circle of)

Wild Ducks with Kingfisher National Trust for Scotland, Culzean Castle, Garden & Country Park
Birds in a Landscape Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (circle of)

Birds in a Landscape National Trust for Scotland, Brodie Castle
Poultry 19th C Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (after)

Poultry 19th C The Bowes Museum
The Poultry Yard Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (after)

The Poultry Yard Walker Art Gallery
Fighting Cocks Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (follower of)

Fighting Cocks National Trust for Scotland, Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden
Farmyard Scene, the Black Turkey Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (follower of)

Farmyard Scene, the Black Turkey Art Collection, Durham University
Poultry Melchior de Hondecoeter (1636–1695) (follower of)

Poultry Shipley Art Gallery