Vânătoare de mistreț

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Vânătoare de mistreț is a work by Peter Paul Rubens, a Baroque work, depicting Hunting, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Peter Paul Rubens
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic hunt at night. A group of men in dark clothes and red capes rush through a forest, surrounded by trees and shadows. One man in a bright red coat stands out, holding a torch that lights up the scene. A wounded boar lies on the ground, and dogs sniff around it. The background is dark, with a faint glow in the distance. The torchlight makes the hunters’ faces stand out against the shadows. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to create drama. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.