The dead birds include song thrushes, jays & a redstart. The dead game
Includes:: a hare, duck & partridge. The owl is a Little Owl, which was commonly used as a decoy bird in hunting. The dogs are a type of spaniel. De Coninck's stylistic development is unclear & so it is difficult to date his paintings with any precision. This picture is, however, similar to game scenes painted during his stay in Rome & so probably dates from the period of his residence in the city (about 1672-94). It has, in addition, an Italian provenance.