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Berittener Jäger, von einem Löwen attackiert

Berittener Jäger, von einem Löwen attackiert, by Unknown, unspecified, 1750
Berittener Jäger, von einem Löwen attackiert, by Unknown, unspecified, 1750

Berittener Jäger, von einem Löwen attackiert is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

About this work

Overview

Berittener Jäger, von einem Löwen attackiert is a painting depicting a hunting scene. It is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a mounted hunter, armed with a dagger and quiver, accompanied by dogs and a man restraining a large cat, likely a lion or leopard, suggesting a confrontation or hunt.

Technique & Style

The painting features a landscape background with trees, hills, and a blue sky with white clouds, while the foreground focuses on the figures and animals, indicating a balance between natural setting and action.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Brooklyn Museum

Museum

Brooklyn Museum

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