1640
oil
copper
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Return from the Hunt is a 1640 oil by Philips Wouwerman, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Landscape, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This painting shows a group of people on horseback, returning from a hunt. They are gathered near a large stone structure, possibly a temple or monument, surrounded by trees and a serene landscape. The scene is set in a natural, outdoor environment. In the foreground, the figures on horseback are dressed in 17th-century attire, with one rider holding a spear. The background features rolling hills and a cloudy sky, which adds depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and leisure. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the artist Philips Wouwerman.
Philips Wouwerman (also Wouwermans) (24 May 1619 (baptized) – 19 May 1668) was a Dutch painter of hunting, landscape and battle scenes. He became prolific during the Dutch Golden Age and joined the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke.
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