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Two Bustard-like Birds, One Throwing a Salamander into the Fire Jan van Kessel (1641–1680)

Two Bustard-like Birds, One Throwing a Salamander into the Fire

Jan van Kessel (1641–1680)

Zwei trappenähnliche Vögel werfen Salamander ins Feuer

Material/technique: oil on copper

Measurements: 18.0 × 23.8 cm

Acquisition: acquired in 1932 by Prince Franz I von Liechtenstein

Artists/makers/authors: Jan van Kessel

Inventory number: GE 2014

Provenance: acquired in 1932 by Prince Franz I von Liechtenstein

Iconography: Bird

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