Hawking party
1665
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1665
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
The painting depicts a lively scene of a hawking party, with a man on horseback in the foreground. He wears a red vest and a black hat with a green feather, holding a hawk on his left hand. Several dogs are gathered around him, while other men are shown in the background, some on horseback and others on foot. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and buildings. In the distance, smoke rises from a fire, adding to the sense of activity and energy in the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of excitement and joy, capturing the thrill of the hunt. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Abraham Hondius, a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his equestrian scenes.
