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Landschaft mit Jagdgruppe (Art des)
Landschaft mit Jagdgruppe (Art des) 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
Landschaft mit Jagdgruppe is a 1643 painting by Philips Wouwerman, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and scenes of everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene hunting scene on a rocky hillside, with three figures interacting with animals amidst a natural landscape that stretches into the distance under a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Wouwerman's smooth and even style is characterized by the absence of harsh lines and dark shadows, creating a calm atmosphere that captures a quiet moment in nature.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, and was created during the Dutch Golden Age, a period when Wouwerman was associated with 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.
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