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          Pieter Boel Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Pieter Boel our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Pieter Boel · 1622 – 1674

          Studies of a Fox – original artwork

          View the most popular artwork of Pieter Boel ranked #1: Studies of a Fox
          1669 · The Louvre, Paris · original 53 x 65 cm

          Discover Pieter Boel's exquisite 17th-century studies of foxes, a vibrant collection capturing life's intricate details; bring this Flemish masterpiece home.

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          No. 1 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          CASOAR ET CORBEAU BLANC – original artwork by Pieter Boel

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          The Louvre, Paris

          Discover this detailed 17th-century Flemish still life by Boel Pieter featuring a dramatic cassowary and white crow; bring home this masterpiece of naturalism.

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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 2 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          RENARDS – original artwork by Pieter Boel

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          The Louvre, Paris

          Discover this expressive Flemish Baroque still life of foxes by boel pieter (boule), capturing naturalistic beauty; bring home a piece of 17th-century Dutch mastery.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 3 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          UN CHIEN DE BARBARIE – original artwork

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          The Louvre, Paris

          Experience Baroque Realism with this evocative portrait of Afghan hounds by Boel Pieter; discover the rich textures and somber mood of 17th-century Flemish mastery.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 4 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          DEUX AIGLES SUR UN ROCHER – original artwork

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          The Louvre, Paris

          Experience the dramatic power of two eagles battling on a rock, reminiscent of 17th-century Flemish animal studies by Boel Pieter; discover this masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 5 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Birds at a water basin in the menagerie of Versailles – original artwork by Pieter Boel

          View the most popular artwork of Pieter Boel ranked #6: Birds at a water basin in the menagerie of Versailles
          1674 · Plantin-Moretus Museum, Antwerp

          A serene collection of ducks and geese gathers around a water basin in this 1674 masterpiece by Flemish artist Boel Pieter, offering a peaceful glimpse into the Versailles menagerie that you can bring to your home.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 6 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Pieter Boel: Animaux et ustensiles dit aussi départ de Jacob pour la Mésopotamie

          View the most popular artwork of Pieter Boel ranked #7: Animaux et ustensiles dit aussi départ de Jacob pour la Mésopotamie
          The Louvre, Paris
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 7 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          UN VAUTOUR ET UN AIGLE

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          The Louvre, Paris

          Admire 'Un Vaoutour et Un Aigle' by Boel Pieter (Boule), a 17th-century Antwerp master of animal & vanitas scenes. Explore Dutch Golden Age artistry! Hand-painted reproduction.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 8 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Pieter Boel: A Larder

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          1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 172.0 x 251.0cm
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 9 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Still life of game and fish

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          1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 168.0 x 237.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 10 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          TROIS HIBOUX ET TROIS AUTRES OISEAUX, Pieter Boel

          View the most popular artwork of Pieter Boel ranked #11: TROIS HIBOUX ET TROIS AUTRES OISEAUX
          The Louvre, Paris

          Discover this loose, sketch-like pastel study of owls by Boel Pieter, capturing the vibrant animal studies of 17th-century Flemish art; bring home a piece of history.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 11 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Pieter Boel: A Larder

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          1601 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 172.0 x 252.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 12 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Hunting still life with a swan – original artwork

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          1650 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 134.0 x 106.8cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 13 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Same size as the original$672107 × 134 cm Commission at original size

          Still life with a dead peacock by Pieter Boel, 1657

          View the most popular artwork of Pieter Boel ranked #14: Still life with a dead peacock
          1657 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 132.0 x 148.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 14 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Arms and instruments of war

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          1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 169.0 x 313.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 15 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Still Life with Dead Game by Pieter Boel

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          1650 · Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava · original 115.2 x 141.5cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 16 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          TROIS PERROQUETS ARAS ET UNE TETE – original artwork by Pieter Boel

          View the most popular artwork of Pieter Boel ranked #17: TROIS PERROQUETS ARAS ET UNE TETE
          The Louvre, Paris

          Explore Boel Pieter (Boule)'s stunning 17th-century Dutch Golden Age still lifes featuring animals & vanitas. Discover masterful realism and timeless beauty.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 17 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Bagged Game, Guarded by Two Dogs by Pieter Boel, 1650

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          1650 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 196.0 x 272.0cm
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          No. 18 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Still-Life with Dead Wild-Duck – original artwork by Pieter Boel

          View the most popular artwork of Pieter Boel ranked #19: Still-Life with Dead Wild-Duck
          Národní Galerie, Prague · original 71 x 87 cm
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 19 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Hunting and dogs, Pieter Boel

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          1601 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 172.0 x 313.0cm
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          No. 20 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          DEUX TETES DE DROMADAIRES

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          The Louvre, Paris

          Discover this realistic oil study of two dromedary heads by Boel Pieter (17th Century), capturing rich texture and warm earth tones; bring Flemish mastery home.

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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 21 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Fighting Animals as Allegory of the Combat between Virtue and Vice by Pieter Boel

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          1658 · Städel Museum, Frankfurt · original 163.2 x 229.2cm
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Same size as the original$1412229 × 163 cm Commission at original size

          Still-Life with Owl – original artwork by Pieter Boel

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          Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Gent · original 68 x 93 cm
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          No. 23 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Same size as the original$38093 × 68 cm Commission at original size

          Fruit still life – original artwork by Pieter Boel

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          1674 · Amsterdam Museum, Amsterdam · original 54.0 x 67.0cm
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 24 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          Otter harassed by dogs – original artwork

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          1601 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 64.0 x 177.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 25 of 81 artworks by Pieter Boel
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          The artist

          Pieter Boel

          1622 – 1674

          Portrait of Pieter Boel
          Quick facts
          • Creative periodsmature period
          • Emotional tonereflective
          • Also known asPeeter Boel, Petrus Boel, Peter Boel, P. Bol, Pieter Boucle
          • Room fitlounge
          • Corpus themesflemish animal studies tradition, study of natural forms
          • Works on APS81
          • Movementsbaroque
          • Topics exploredflemish art, life, animal study, still life, nature
          Biography

          Boel Pieter (1622–1674): A Master of Flemish Still Life and Animal Studies

          Pieter Boel, a name perhaps less familiar than his contemporaries Frans Snyders or Jan Fyt, nevertheless stands as a significant figure in the vibrant world of 17th-century Flemish art. Born in Antwerp in 1622 into an artistic family – his grandfather a painter registered with the Guild of Saint Luke and his father an engraver – Boel’s early life was steeped in the traditions of visual representation, laying the groundwork for his own distinctive style. While details about his formative years remain somewhat sparse, it's clear that he benefited from exposure to established artistic practices, absorbing influences from both his family lineage and the broader Antwerp art scene.

          Boel’s career unfolded across two key locations: Antwerp, where he initially honed his skills, and Paris, where he ultimately found a prestigious position within the royal tapestry workshops. His journey began in Antwerp, likely under the tutelage of Jan Fijt, a renowned master known for his dynamic animal paintings and elaborate still lifes. This apprenticeship provided Boel with a solid foundation in composition, technique, and the depiction of natural subjects – skills that would later inform his own work. Crucially, he also benefited from connections within the artistic community through his family ties; his uncle, Cornelis de Wael, was an established art dealer and painter who had spent considerable time in Genoa, fostering relationships with other artists and expanding Boel’s horizons.

          The Evolution of a Style: From Flemish Tradition to Parisian Innovation

          Boel's artistic development is marked by a fascinating interplay between traditional Flemish techniques and emerging stylistic trends. Initially influenced by the dramatic realism and theatrical compositions of Frans Snyders, he gradually developed his own distinct approach – one characterized by an exceptional attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of animal anatomy and textures. Unlike many of his contemporaries who relied heavily on studio assistants for background elements or complex details, Boel famously insisted on working directly from live animals, a revolutionary practice at the time. This commitment to direct observation resulted in remarkably lifelike depictions of birds, game, and other creatures, capturing their movements, expressions, and individual characteristics with astonishing accuracy.

          His Parisian period proved pivotal. Appointed *peintre ordinaire* (ordinary painter) to King Louis XIV in 1674, Boel found himself at the heart of a thriving artistic environment within the Gobelins tapestry workshops. This appointment afforded him access to royal collections and provided opportunities to create works for the court, including elaborate still lifes featuring exotic animals – a testament to the king’s fascination with the natural world. The atmosphere in Paris fostered experimentation and innovation, allowing Boel to refine his techniques and explore new compositional possibilities. He collaborated closely with other prominent artists of the era, such as Adam Frans van der Meulen and Gerard Scotin, exchanging ideas and contributing to a dynamic artistic dialogue.

          A World of Symbolism: Vanitas and Animal Studies

          Boel’s paintings are not merely representations of nature; they are imbued with layers of symbolic meaning. His still lifes frequently incorporate elements of *vanitas*, a genre that emphasizes the transience of life, the futility of earthly pursuits, and the inevitability of death. These compositions often feature objects such as skulls, decaying fruit, extinguished candles, and hourglasses – potent reminders of mortality and the fleeting nature of beauty. Alongside these *vanitas* paintings, Boel produced a significant body of work dedicated to animal studies. These meticulously rendered depictions of birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish were not simply exercises in observation; they served as models for tapestry design and provided valuable insights into the anatomy and behavior of animals.

          The symbolism within his animal paintings is particularly rich. The presence of a porcupine, for example, held significant cultural resonance in France, evoking associations with chivalry, strength, and invincibility – qualities highly valued by King Louis XIV. Boel’s ability to capture the essence of these animals through careful observation and skillful rendering cemented his reputation as one of the most accomplished animal painters of his time.

          Legacy and Influence

          Despite his relatively short career, Pieter Boel left a lasting impact on the development of Flemish still life painting. His innovative approach to depicting animals – his insistence on working directly from live subjects – challenged conventional artistic practices and paved the way for future generations of artists. His meticulous attention to detail, combined with his masterful use of color and light, produced works of exceptional beauty and technical virtuosity. While many of his paintings were lost or damaged over the centuries, a significant number survive today, offering valuable insights into the artistic world of 17th-century Antwerp and Paris. Boel’s legacy endures through his influence on subsequent artists and the continued appreciation of his remarkable still lifes and animal studies – testaments to the enduring power of observation, skill, and symbolic representation.

          Questions & Answers

          Where is Pieter Boel from?

          Pieter Boel was born in Belgium.

          How can I see every artwork made by Pieter Boel?

          Every work by Pieter Boel on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

          Can I sort Pieter Boel's artworks by color?

          The Spectral Index of Pieter Boel is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

          By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026
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