Artwork
The Procession of the League
The Procession of the League is an oil painting by the Late Mannerist artist François Bunel the Younger. It dates from 1596 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Procession of the League is a 1596 oil painting by François Bunel the Younger, a French artist known for historical and religious subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a secular procession of people from various ages and occupations, some carrying weapons or instruments, set against a backdrop of buildings and a statue. The scene is led by a figure in a dark robe and conveys a sense of ceremony or celebration.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characteristic of the late mannerist period, with its use of chiaroscuro evoking the style of artists who specialized in scenes of everyday life and historical events.
History & Provenance
Created in 1596, The Procession of the League is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
François Bunel, a French historical painter, flourished at Blois in 1550. He was a distinguished artist, who painted many religious subjects for churches.
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