Who painted The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672?

The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672 was painted by Lambert de Hondt in 1690.

Where can I see The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672?

The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672 is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672?

The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672 is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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Artwork

The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672

Lambert de Hondt , 1690

The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672 is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Lambert de Hondt. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Its classification as a landscape situates it within a genre tradition of depicting expansive outdoor scenes, here applied to a military-historical subject.

The work is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 62 by 85 cm. Its classification as a landscape situates it within a genre tradition of depicting expansive outdoor scenes, here applied to a military-historical subject. The handling and formal qualities of the composition can be inferred from its genre designation and the artist's known practice: as a landscape, the painting likely employs atmospheric perspective and a broad, panoramic viewpoint to situate the French army within a detailed topographical setting. The canvas support and oil medium would have allowed for layered, nuanced rendering of sky, terrain, and figural elements typical of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting.

No specific information about the painting's current condition or detailed stylistic analysis is provided in the available sources.

History & Provenance

The painting The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672 by Lambert de Hondt (II) is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. While the artwork's inception is recorded as 1679, the source material indicates a connection to New York City regarding its creation location. The provided sources do not contain specific inventory numbers, accession codes, or a documented history of exhibitions for this work.

Overview

The French army at Schenkenschans, 18-19 June 1672 is an oil painting by Lambert de Hondt, created in 1690, depicting a battle scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a large-scale battle with the French army near the fortified Schenkenschans, capturing a moment of military activity with detailed uniforms and terrain.