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Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder
1682
unspecified
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder
1682
unspecified
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
This painting depicts a chaotic scene of animals in a natural setting. In the foreground, a white deer with large antlers is being attacked by a leopard, while another leopard bites the deer's neck. The deer's legs are raised in a defensive position. In the background, various birds and other animals are visible, including a castle on a hill. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turmoil and struggle. To learn more about this style of artwork, explore the subject of hunting.
