Artwork
Slaughtering
Slaughtering is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jan Stobbaerts. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Slaughtering is a 1873 oil painting by Jan Stobbaerts, a Belgian artist known for his animal scenes and genre works. The painting is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a straightforward scene of livestock slaughter, showing two men killing a cow in a dimly lit room. The scene reflects the artist's focus on everyday life and unidealized subjects.
Technique & Style
Stobbaerts' use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and tension, while warm, earthy tones add to the realism. The painting's dark studio tones and emphasis on realism align with the Realist movement and contributed to the development of early Impressionism in Belgium.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1873 and is now held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Stobbaerts or Jan-Baptist Stobbaerts (18 March 1838 – 25 November 1914) was a Belgian painter and printmaker.
