Artwork
Cacería de venados
Cacería de venados is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jan de Momper. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1601, *Cacería de venados* is an oil painting by the Flemish artist Jan de Momper. Executed while he was active in Rome, the work exemplifies the early Baroque period’s interest in expansive, atmospheric landscapes. It is part of the Museo del Prado’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas portrays a hunting expedition: riders on horseback, hounds, and prey move through a verdant countryside. A white dog dominates the foreground, lunging toward the left, while a group of hunters pursues game amid trees and rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
De Momper employs bold, expressive brushwork that leaves a palpable texture on the surface. The palette is restrained, favoring muted greens, browns, and grays, which enhance the sense of depth and the atmospheric quality typical of his landscape oeuvre.
History & Provenance
Trained in Antwerp, de Momper established his reputation in Rome among elite patrons who valued his free, dynamic handling of landscape. The painting later entered the Spanish royal collection and is now housed in the Prado Museum in Madrid.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan de Momper, also known as Giovanni de Momper (16 August 1614 or 1617 - 1684/1704) was a Flemish landscape painter who, after training in Antwerp, had a successful career in Rome where he worked for an elite clientele.
