Artwork
The falconry
The falconry is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Philips Wouwerman. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
The falconry is a 1653 oil painting by Philips Wouwerman, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and scenes of everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively outdoor scene with a man on horseback approaching a group of travelers under a rocky bridge, surrounded by people and animals engaged in various activities.
Technique & Style
Wouwerman's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and guides the viewer's eye through the composition.
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 an active 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.
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