Poultry Farm (1650) - Adriaen van Utrecht (Flemish, 1599 - 1652)

Poultry Farm (1650) by Adriaen van Utrecht is a masterful still life that showcases the artist’s exceptional talent for capturing the intricate details of everyday rural life. The composition features an array of birds—chickens, ducks, and other poultry—set within a rustic farm setting. Van Utrecht’s meticulous attention to textures, from the soft feathers of the animals to the weathered surfaces of the farm tools and background, brings the scene to life with realism. This work is a perfect example of Flemish Baroque still life, ideal for collectors who appreciate the beauty in the ordinary and the artist’s ability to evoke a sense of place and time.