Artwork
Auf der Auerhahnbalz
Auf der Auerhahnbalz is an unspecified painting by Hendrik van Waterschoot. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1728 by Dutch painter Hendrik van Waterschoot, this oil work titled "Auf der Auerhahnbalz" is part of the collection of Munich’s Alte Pinakothek. The composition presents a quiet woodland setting, centered on a meandering stream flanked by densely foliaged trees.
Subject & Meaning
The scene captures a tranquil forest landscape where the gentle flow of water and the presence of a few birds near its banks suggest a moment of peaceful coexistence between nature and its inhabitants. The painting conveys a calm, contemplative atmosphere without overt narrative.
Technique & Style
Waterschoot employs a nuanced handling of light and shadow to model the trees and water, creating a convincing sense of depth. The foliage is rendered with delicate brushwork, while the subtle tonal transitions in the sky and water surface enhance the overall atmospheric effect.
History & Provenance
The work, catalogued under the identifier Q30093679, entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings at an unspecified date and remains on display there. Its attribution to Waterschoot aligns with the artist’s known production of serene landscape scenes in the early eighteenth century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrik van Waterschoot kept a tiny studio above a spice shop in Haarlem, where the scent of cinnamon and cloves clung to his brushes.
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