Artwork

Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Konstantinopel

Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Konstantinopel, by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, unspecified, 1682
Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Konstantinopel, by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, unspecified, 1682

Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Konstantinopel is an unspecified painting by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder. It dates from 1682 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder painted 'Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Konstantinopel' circa 1682. The work is one of a series representing four continents.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene from Constantinople, showcasing the artist's interest in capturing diverse geographical settings.

Technique & Style

As a Flemish Baroque painter, van Kessel's style is characterized by his skill in rendering landscapes and still lifes that often feature animals.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder

Ferdinand van Kessel (1648 – 1696), was a Flemish Baroque painter known for his landscapes, still lifes and genre pieces with monkeys.