Artwork
Hunters
Hunters is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Johannes Lingelbach. It is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Hunters is a painting by Johannes Lingelbach, a Dutch artist associated with the Bamboccianti circle in Rome. Created in 1742, it is a representative work of the Rococo style.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts three mounted figures and a walking man with a dog in a hilly landscape. The central figure holds aloft a small creature, while the others appear to be reacting to this action. The overall mood is one of calm activity, capturing a moment in time.
Technique & Style
Lingelbach's use of Rococo style is evident in the painting's light, airy atmosphere and the detailed rendering of the figures and landscape. The cloudy sky and the figures' dark attire create a sense of depth and contrast.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection. Although dated to 1742, Lingelbach's active period is generally considered to be earlier, raising questions about the accuracy of the date or the artist's later activity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes (or Johann) Lingelbach (1622 – 3 November 1674) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, associated with the second generation of Bambocciate, a group of genre painters working in Rome from 1625–1700.
