Artwork
Polar bear hunt on the coast of Norway?
Polar bear hunt on the coast of Norway? is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Bonaventura Peeters. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Polar bear hunt on the coast of Norway? is a 17th-century oil painting by Bonaventura Peeters the Elder, a Flemish artist known for his marine subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rugged coastline with people hauling a large animal, possibly a polar bear, onto the shore, alongside anchored ships and a misty sky.
Technique & Style
Peeters employed smooth, layered brushstrokes and glazing to achieve soft, glowing effects in the water and sky, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Created around 1650, the painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, fitting within Peeters' broader oeuvre of maritime scenes.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Bonaventura Peeters (I) or Bonaventura Peeters the Elder (23 July 1614 – 25 July 1652) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and etcher.
