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Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Krakau

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder

1682

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Hunting

Dominant colour

Ansichten aus den vier Weltteilen mit Szenen von Tieren: Krakau 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 depicts a chaotic scene of animals in a landscape. In the foreground, a large brown bear stands on its hind legs, appearing to attack a smaller brown animal. To the left, a deer with large antlers runs away from the bear. Several other animals are scattered throughout the scene, including a white horse, a spotted horse, a pig, and a few small animals that are difficult to identify. In the background, a cityscape is visible, with tall buildings and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turmoil and energy, with the animals seemingly in a state of panic. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors adds to the dynamic feel of the painting. To learn more about the artist's work, explore the paintings of Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder.