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Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672
Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672 is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Johannes van Wijckersloot. It dates from 1672 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672 is a 1672 oil painting by Johannes van Wijckersloot, a Dutch Golden Age painter from Utrecht.
Subject & Meaning
The painting allegorically represents the Garden of Holland, featuring a sleeping lion, a motif drawn from heraldry. The scene depicted shows two figures examining a rolled-up map, suggesting a connection to travel or war, possibly referencing the French invasion of 1672.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to highlight the figures' faces and hands. This technique creates a sense of drama and emphasizes the importance of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Van Wijckersloot, its creator, was a member and later headman of the Utrecht Guild of Saint Luke in 1658.
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Artist
Johannes van Wijckersloot (c. 1625-1630 – 1687) was a Dutch Golden Age painter. Wijckersloot was born in Utrecht and little is known of his early years, though he probably learned to paint at the newly opened drawing…
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