Hunting with falcons
1773
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1773
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
In this painting, a group of people are shown enjoying the outdoors. Some are riding horses, while others are sitting or standing near a body of water. The scene is set in a wooded area with trees and hills in the background. A closer look reveals a man in the foreground, holding a falcon on his arm. This detail suggests that the painting might be depicting a hunting scene, specifically with falcons. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
