Artwork
Ankunft im Quartier (Kopie nach)
Ankunft im Quartier (Kopie nach) is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Philips Wouwerman. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Ankunft im Quartier (Kopie nach) is a 1643 painting by Philips Wouwerman, a Dutch artist known for his prolific output and diverse subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a military arrival in a camp, showing a group of people and horses in a dynamic scene. A man on horseback is central, surrounded by others, including a woman and child, amidst various activities.
Technique & Style
Wouwerman's use of color creates depth and atmosphere, with a lighter sky contrasting with the rest of the scene. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, achieved through the arrangement of figures and use of chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Alte Pinakothek and is associated with the Dutch Golden Age movement. Wouwerman was a member of the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philips Wouwerman (also Wouwermans) (24 May 1619 (baptized) – 19 May 1668) was a Dutch painter of hunting, landscape and battle scenes. He became prolific during the Dutch Golden Age and joined the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke.
