A Landscape With Birds Near A Pool
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan van Kessel the Elder's A Landscape With Birds Near A Pool into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Jan van Kessel the Elder's A Landscape With Birds Near A Pool (1664) transports viewers to a meticulously detailed Edenic scene where nature thrives in harmonious stillness. The Flemish Baroque painter, grandson of Jan Brueghel the Elder, crafts an exquisite microcosm—a sun-dappled pool framed by lush foliage, alive with over 30 avian species rendered in scientific precision alongside darting insects and delicate wildflowers. Executed on copper (his signature medium), the work glows with jewel-like translucency, marrying Northern European naturalism with the era’s burgeoning curiosity cabinets. Van Kessel’s compositions, often symbolic of Earth’s biodiversity, occupy a unique niche between art and natural history, reflecting 17th-century Antwerp’s obsession with exotic specimens and moralized landscapes. This painting, part of his celebrated Elements or Continents series allegories, exemplifies how Dutch Golden Age art transformed mundane subjects into windows onto the infinite complexity of creation.
For interior spaces, this painting’s verdant tranquility makes it ideal for studies, sunrooms, or offices seeking serenity without minimalism. Its 12 x 16-inch copperplate intimacy suits subdued walls—pair with olive-green or muted terracotta backdrops to amplify the earthy palette while letting the birds’ sapphire and coral accents shine. Frame in ebonized wood with a slender gold slip to honor its Baroque origins, then position near natural materials: rattan chairs, raw linen textiles, or a collector’s cabinet echoing its Wunderkammer spirit. In modern settings, it offsets sleek furniture dramatically—hang opposite floor-to-ceiling windows to create a dialogue between painted and real light. For larger spaces, group with other van Kessel botanicals or replace mass-produced art above mantels to anchor rooms with Old Master gravitas and timeless organic beauty.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
