A Basket and Birds

A Basket and Birds, a painting by Jan Fyt (1631-1661), is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artwork measures 0.768 meters in width and 0.603 meters in height. The painting depicts a wicker basket overflowing with dead game birds. Several more birds lie scattered on the ground next to a rock, near the basket. The overall palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray dominating the scene. The style is characteristic of still life paintings from the 17th century, focusing on realistic detail and texture.