A Cockerel, a Turkey, Hens and Chickens in a Farmyard

A Cockerel, a Turkey, Hens and Chickens in a Farmyard is a painting by Melchior d'Hondecoeter. 



The artwork depicts a farmyard scene with a variety of poultry. A large, vibrant rooster with reddish-brown and black plumage is prominently featured, standing near a dark-colored turkey. Several hens and chicks are scattered around the scene, including a yellow hen and a brown chick. A grey pigeon is perched on a wooden structure in the background. The setting appears to be a rustic farmyard, with a wooden fence and a glimpse of a building in the distance. The overall style is realistic, with attention to detail in the birds' feathers and textures. The painting's palette is predominantly dark, with muted browns, blacks, and the bright colors of the rooster and hen. The background is somewhat indistinct, focusing attention on the birds in the foreground. The painting's dimensions are 0.803 meters wide and 0.994 meters high. The date of the painting is not specified.