Who painted Erlegtes Wild von zwei Hunden bewacht?

Erlegtes Wild von zwei Hunden bewacht was painted by Pieter Boel in 1650.

Where can I see Erlegtes Wild von zwei Hunden bewacht?

Erlegtes Wild von zwei Hunden bewacht is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Erlegtes Wild von zwei Hunden bewacht?

Erlegtes Wild von zwei Hunden bewacht is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

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Museum-quality prints of Erlegtes Wild von zwei Hunden bewacht are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Erlegtes Wild von zwei Hunden bewacht

Pieter Boel , 1650

Erlegtes Wild von zwei Hunden bewacht is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Pieter Boel. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1650, this oil painting by Pieter Boel is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek. The work presents a quiet hunting scene, centered on a white horse equipped with a saddle and blanket, while two dogs and assorted hunting paraphernalia occupy the foreground.

Subject & Meaning

The composition brings together a domesticated horse, two hunting dogs of differing coloration, a dead hare, a horn and scattered feathers, suggesting a moment after a chase. The juxtaposition of the living animal with the slain prey reflects the customary themes of 17th‑century still‑life and animal painting, emphasizing the relationship between man, animal, and sport.

Technique & Style

Boel renders the horse’s musculature and the dogs’ fur with careful modeling of light and shade, creating a sense of volume. The horse’s coat is treated with thick, tactile brushwork, an early example of impasto that gives the surface a palpable texture, while the surrounding elements are painted with finer strokes.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings in the 19th century, where it has remained on view. Its attribution to Boel, a Flemish animal specialist active in the mid‑1600s, is supported by stylistic analysis and archival records linking the work to his workshop.

Context

During the mid‑17th century, Flemish artists frequently depicted hunting scenes as a means to display technical skill in rendering animal anatomy and texture. Boel, trained in the tradition of Frans Snyders, applied a naturalistic approach that aligns with the period’s interest in realistic observation of fauna.