Game and Hunting Gear Discovered by a Cat

Game and Hunting Gear Discovered by a Cat, a painting by Jan Fyt (1625-1675), is housed in the Louvre Museum. The artwork measures 1.22 meters in width and 0.95 meters in height. 



The painting depicts a still life of game and hunting equipment. A basket overflowing with various birds sits centrally, surrounded by other dead game, including a hare hanging upside down. A cat is perched above the scene, seemingly observing the bounty. A crossbow and other hunting implements are visible in the lower left corner. The overall palette is dark, with browns, blacks, and muted earth tones dominating the composition. The style is characteristic of Flemish Baroque still life painting, emphasizing realism and detail in the depiction of the animals and objects.