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Prince Maurits and Prince Frederik Hendrik Going to the Chase, by Pieter de Molijn, unspecified, 1625

Prince Maurits and Prince Frederik Hendrik Going to the Chase

Pieter de Molijn

1625

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

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Overview

Prince Maurits and Prince Frederik Hendrik Going to the Chase is a 1625 unspecified by Pieter de Molijn, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Hunting, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Pieter de Molijn
When & what style?
1625 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows two men on horseback, dressed in 17th-century clothing, preparing for a hunt. They are surrounded by dogs and other people, all set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, the horses and dogs are rendered in detail, with the men's clothing and facial expressions also carefully depicted. The scene is full of energy and movement, capturing the excitement of the hunt. For more works that feature hunting as a subject, check out the art of Pieter de Molijn.

About the artist

Portrait of Pieter de Molijn
Artist

Pieter de Molijn

Pieter de Molijn (6 April 1595 in London – 23 March 1661 in Haarlem) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver of English birth and Flemish descent.

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