Artwork
The French army at Rheinberg, 2-6 June 1672
The French army at Rheinberg, 2-6 June 1672 is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Lambert de Hondt. It dates from 1672 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
The medium and support are typical of Dutch‑Flemish practice of the period, and the composition follows the landscape genre conventions of the artist’s output.
The work is executed in oil paint on a canvas support, measuring 62 cm in height and 85 cm in width. As a landscape painting, it depicts a scene of the French army near Rheinberg, including a horse, and was created in Brussels in 1672. The medium and support are typical of Dutch‑Flemish practice of the period, and the composition follows the landscape genre conventions of the artist’s output. It exemplifies the artist’s focus on contemporary military subjects within a landscape framework.
History & Provenance
The French army at Rheinberg, 2–6 June 1672 was painted in 1672 by Lambert de Hondt (II) in Brussels, executed in oil on canvas. It is classified as a painting. It measures 62 cm in height and 85 cm in width and depicts a horse within a landscape setting.
The work entered the Rijksmuseum’s collection and remains housed there today. No further details about its original commission or intermediate owners are provided in the available sources.
Overview
The French army at Rheinberg, 2-6 June 1672, a 1672 oil painting by Lambert de Hondt, captures a pivotal moment in a military confrontation. The work is characterized by its detailed depiction of a battle scene set against a flat, green landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays the French army during a specific, documented military engagement at Rheinberg between June 2-6, 1672. The foreground emphasizes a group of mounted officers or commanders, highlighting leadership amidst the broader conflict.
Context
The work reflects 17th-century European warfare tactics, with visible forts, trenches, and organized troop formations. It also showcases the artistic tradition of documenting significant military events through landscape painting.
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