About this piece

This vibrant wild canary, originally from the Canary Islands, now graces the aviary of Prince Maurits in The Hague. Captured in exquisite detail by Pieter Holsteyn (I), the painting showcases the bird's vivid plumage and lively demeanor, bringing a touch of exotic beauty to Dutch nobility.

Artist: Pieter Holsteyn (I)
Title: Wild Canary from the Canary Islands in Prince Maurits' Aviary
Date: 1600

Related tags: pieter holsteyn (i), wild canary, canary islands, prince maurits, aviary, dutch nobility

Dimensions: 2500 x 1916 (Nearest commonly-used ratio: 4:3)
Image file name: wilde_kanarie_e2ab2ef1.jpeg
Image file size: 2822599
Time image uploaded: 2024-07-05T14:57:51.000Z
License: CC0 (Creative Commons 0)

Source: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam