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Departure for hunting, by Pieter Wouwerman, oil, 1662

Departure for hunting

Pieter Wouwerman

1662

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Departure for hunting is a 1662 oil by Pieter Wouwerman, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Pieter Wouwerman
When & what style?
1662 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a group of people on horseback, with one man holding a spear. They're in front of a large building with stairs and a balcony. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and hills in the background. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used a range of colors to create depth and texture. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Pieter Wouwerman.

About the artist

Portrait of Pieter Wouwerman
Artist

Pieter Wouwerman

Pieter Wouwerman (1623–1682) was a Dutch Golden Age landscape artist, born in Haarlem.

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