Artwork
Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Candia (Iraklion, Kreta)

Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Candia (Iraklion, Kreta) 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's painting 'Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Candia (Iraklion, Kreta)' dates to around 1682. It is a Flemish Baroque work held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber beach scene with Candia (modern-day Iraklion, Crete) in the background. The foreground features dead sea creatures, plants, and rocks, while the cityscape includes buildings and a harbor.
Technique & Style
The work employs chiaroscuro, evident in its use of contrasting light and dark to create a somber mood, characteristic of Flemish Baroque painting.
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.















