Artwork
Ruhe auf der Falkenjagd
Ruhe auf der Falkenjagd is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Lodewijk Toeput. It dates from 1589 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Ruhe auf der Falkenjagd is a 1589 painting by Lodewijk Toeput, a Flemish artist known as il Pozzoserrato. It is a representative work of the Mannerist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of elegantly dressed figures in a serene landscape, engaged in leisurely activities. The scene blends natural scenery with human presence, suggesting a harmonious relationship between the two.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a predominantly gray color palette, giving it a distinctive tonal quality. Toeput's style is marked by detailed renderings of natural settings and the integration of figures within these environments.
History & Provenance
The painting is currently held at the Alte Pinakothek, a prominent art museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lodewijk Toeput, called il Pozzoserrato (c. 1540/1550 – between 1603 and 1605) was a Flemish landscape painter and draftsman active in Italy. He is mainly known for his canvases and frescoes of landscapes and formal…
