Resting Hunter
Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder
1868
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder
1868
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
The painting depicts a hunter resting on a bench, with a dog sitting beside him. The hunter is dressed in a black coat and hat, and holds a rifle in his hand. On the table in front of him is a jug, a plate of meat, and a knife. In the background, a woman is seen through a window, holding a dead bird. The scene is set in a rustic outdoor setting, with trees and vines surrounding the hunter and the woman. The painting is a great example of a genre scene, which is a style of painting that depicts everyday life and scenes. To learn more about this style, check out the work of artist Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder.
