Artwork
Landschaft mit Hirschjagd und David Teniers d. J
Landschaft mit Hirschjagd und David Teniers d. J is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Jacques d'Arthois. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Landschaft mit Hirschjagd und David Teniers d.
About this work
Overview
Landschaft mit Hirschjagd und David Teniers d. J is a 1649 oil painting by Jacques d'Arthois, a Flemish artist known for his wooded landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene forest scene with a winding road, featuring a deer hunt in the foreground and rolling hills in the background. The dense foliage and cloudy sky create a sense of atmosphere.
Technique & Style
D'Arthois's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, with light and shadow contributing to the overall mood. His style, characteristic of 17th-century Flemish landscape painting, influenced later artists.
History & Provenance
Created in 1649, the painting reflects d'Arthois's work as a painter and tapestry designer in Brussels. His style was later imitated by other landscape artists, linking him to the Barbizon school movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques d'Arthois (12 October 1613 (baptised) – May 1686) was a Flemish painter and tapestry designer who specialized in wooded landscapes with figures.
