I Spy Birds

Melchoir D’Hondecoeter (1636-1695) grew up watching artists at work. His father, grandfather and uncle were all artists. He saw his father painting landscapes with beautiful birds and thought he could too.

Grab a pencil or marker and try sketching a bird today in different poses. Send your artwork to someone you love who is home alone right now. At Macculloch Hall, we would love to see your art too!

Grab a pencil or marker and try sketching a bird today in different poses. Send your artwork to someone you love who is home alone right now. At Macculloch Hall, we would love to see your art too!

Fowl in Landscape by D'Hondecoeter. A large peacock is at the center of the painting with various other birds arranged below it at the edge of a forest. Birds fly in the partly cloudy sky in the background.

Topic: Art
Age / Level: 1, Primary