Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Luanda (Angola)

1682

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Dominant colour

Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Luanda (Angola) 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 shows a fantastical seascape with a large squid in the foreground. The squid is blue and has long tentacles. In the background, there are several other sea creatures, including fish and what appears to be a mermaid. The sky is cloudy and gray, with a few birds flying overhead. The painting is quite detailed, with many different elements to look at. The squid is the main focus of the painting, but the other sea creatures and the background are also interesting to look at. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, the artist who created it.