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A Cattle Fair

Unknown

1676

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

A Cattle Fair is a 1676 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1676 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a crowded outdoor market packed with people and cattle. The crowd is dressed in old-fashioned clothes, some standing, others walking. In the middle, cows and horses are being led or herded. Behind them, there are tall buildings with steep roofs and small windows. Look closer at the faces—some people seem busy buying or selling, while others just watch. The artist used strong light and shadow to make the scene feel alive. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see how artists used drama and realism in their work.