Who painted Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds?

Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds was painted by Johann Wilhelm Baur in 1640.

Where can I see Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds?

Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds?

Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds

Johann Wilhelm Baur , 1640

Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Johann Wilhelm Baur. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:across bottom in brown ink: 27 Corro di Cacciatori et Pastori.

About this work

Overview

Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds is a 1640 drawing by Johann Wilhelm Baur, executed in pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper. The work depicts a dynamic scene of hunters and shepherds.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing illustrates a scene from Giovanni Battista Guarini's pastoral tragicomedy, Il pastor fido. It reflects the intersection of art and literary storytelling during the Baroque period.

Technique & Style

Baur employed pen and brown ink with brown wash, characteristic of Baroque drawing. The detailed, expressive style is reminiscent of the period, with possible use of techniques like cross-hatching to achieve depth and texture.

History & Provenance

Created in 1640 by German artist Johann Wilhelm Baur, the drawing is part of his broader oeuvre, which includes illustrations for Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

Context

As a Baroque piece, it aligns with the era's emphasis on detailed, emotionally charged artworks. Baur's work bridges literature and visual art, highlighting the collaborative influences of the time.

Legacy

While specific lasting impacts of Chorus of Hunters and Shepherds are not detailed, it contributes to the understanding of Baroque artistic practices and the illustrative traditions of 17th-century Europe.

Chorus of Shepherds and Ergasto, Johann Wilhelm Baur

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Artist

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Johann Wilhelm Baur, Joan Guiliam Bouwer, or Bauer (Strasbourg, 31 May 1607 - Vienna, 1 January 1640) was a German engraver, etcher and miniature painter. He is famous for a series of illustrations of Ovid's Metamorphoses.