Artwork
Three Horsemen halting at a Well
Three Horsemen halting at a Well is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Philips Wouwerman. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Three Horsemen halting at a Well is a 17th-century oil painting attributed to Philips Wouwerman, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and scenes of everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three horsemen in 17th-century attire pausing at a well, with one leaning forward to drink. The calm horses and relaxed riders convey a sense of serenity, set against a rural backdrop with trees and a distant building.
Technique & Style
Warm colors dominate the composition, creating a cozy atmosphere. The artist's use of oil paint allows for rich, detailed renderings of the figures, horses, and landscape.
History & Provenance
Created around 1650, the painting is now held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. Philips Wouwerman was a prolific artist and 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.
