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Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Guarmen

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder

1682

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Allegory Hunting

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Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Guarmen 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

In this painting, a knight in armor is engaged in a fierce battle with a lion and a snake. The knight, clad in a helmet and holding a sword and shield, is positioned on the left side of the image. The lion, with its mouth open, is situated in the center, while the snake is coiled around it. A lynx is seen fleeing from the scene on the right side. The background features a castle and a tree, set against a blue sky with birds flying overhead. The painting is rich in detail, with the knight's armor and the animals' textures rendered in vivid colors. The overall atmosphere is one of tension and drama, as the knight fights for his life against the ferocious beasts. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the art of Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder.