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Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Havanna

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder

1682

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Allegory

Dominant colour

Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Havanna is a 1682 unspecified by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, 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 depicts a scene of animals in a landscape, with a cityscape visible in the background. The foreground features a dark brown creature with sharp teeth and claws, standing over a dead alligator. Another alligator lies on the ground, and a bird is seen flying in the sky. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the dark brown creature. The cityscape in the background adds a sense of depth and context to the scene. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder.