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Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: London

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder

1682

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Hunting

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Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: London is a 1682 unspecified by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, depicting Hunting, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?: Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder
When & what style?: 1682
Where can I see it?: Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic scene with various animals in a grassy field. There are birds flying in the sky, while on the ground, there are roosters, turkeys, and horses. In the background, there's a body of water with a cityscape on the other side. The painting seems to depict a hunting scene, with the animals possibly being the targets. The overall atmosphere is one of energy and movement, with the animals appearing to be in motion. If you're interested in learning more about hunting scenes in art, you might want to explore the subject of hunting.