Slaughtered Pig in a Moonlit Landscape
Cornelis Symonsz van der Schalcke
1644
unspecified
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Cornelis Symonsz van der Schalcke
1644
unspecified
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Dominant colour
Slaughtered Pig in a Moonlit Landscape is a 1644 unspecified by Cornelis Symonsz van der Schalcke, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Mauritshuis.
The painting depicts a slaughtered pig in a moonlit landscape. The scene is set in a dark, rural area, with the pig's body illuminated by the moonlight. In the background, there are trees and a body of water, which adds to the serene and peaceful atmosphere of the painting. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the pig's body. The moonlight casting a glow on the pig's fur adds a sense of warmth and coziness to the scene. The painting invites the viewer to explore the work of artist Cornelis Symonsz van der Schalcke.
Cornelis Symonsz van der Schalcke (1617–1671) was an artist, born in Haarlem.
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