Artwork
The falconer's homecoming
The falconer's homecoming is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Simon de Vlieger. It dates from 1637 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
The falconer's homecoming is a 1637 oil on canvas landscape painting by Simon de Vlieger, a Dutch artist known for his work in various mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a falconer returning home, accompanied by his dogs and falcon, set against a rustic landscape with trees and a distant horizon.
Technique & Style
De Vlieger's use of warm colors and soft lighting creates a sense of warmth and comfort, while the detailed rendering of textures and expressions adds depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Dutch Golden Age and is held in the Rijksmuseum collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Simon de Vlieger (c. 1601 – buried 13 March 1653) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman and designer of tapestries, etchings, stained glass windows. While he is mainly known for his marine paintings, he also painted beach…
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