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The Infante Isabella shoots the jay of the Grand Serment with a crossbow in the Sablon in Brussels, May 15th 1615
The Infante Isabella shoots the jay of the Grand Serment with a crossbow in the Sablon in Brussels, May 15th 1615 is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Antoon Sallaert. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
The Infante Isabella shoots the jay of the Grand Serment with a crossbow in the Sablon in Brussels, May 15th 1615 is an oil painting created by Antoon Sallaert around 1650. It is a representation of a historical event and is part of the Flemish Baroque movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a festive scene in a square, with a large church in the background and a group of men in the foreground. The atmosphere is one of celebration, with figures engaged in various activities and conversations, capturing a moment of communal revelry.
Technique & Style
Sallaert's use of color and composition conveys a sense of movement and energy among the figures. The artist's skillful rendering of the scene creates a dynamic atmosphere, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, an institution that houses a significant body of Sallaert's work, including devotional pieces created for the Brussels court of Archdukes Albert and Isabella.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Antoon Sallaert or Anthonis Sallaert (1594–1650) was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman and printmaker who was active in Brussels.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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