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Trompe l'Oeil with Christian V's equipment for Riding to Hounds
Trompe l'Oeil with Christian V's equipment for Riding to Hounds is an oil painting by Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts. It dates from 1671 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Overview
Trompe l'Oeil with Christian V's equipment for Riding to Hounds is a 1671 oil painting by Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts, a Flemish artist who worked as a court painter to the Danish royal family. The work is a trompe-l'œil still life, characteristic of Gijsbrechts' style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a wall with a horn, red scarf, and sword hung on it, arranged to create a sense of depth. These objects are associated with Christian V's hunting equipment, suggesting a connection to the Danish monarch.
Technique & Style
Gijsbrechts employed chiaroscuro and meticulous attention to texture and pattern to achieve a convincing illusion of three-dimensionality. The use of oil paint allowed for a range of colors, including gold, red, and brown, to be rendered with great detail.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection. Created in 1671, it reflects Gijsbrechts' work during his time as a court painter to the Danish royal family.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts
Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1625/1629 – after 1675), was a Flemish painter who was active in the Spanish Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Sweden in the second half of the seventeenth century.
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