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Elephant Hunt

Unknown

1600

unspecified

From the collection of Brooklyn Museum

Baroque

Dominant colour

Elephant Hunt is a 1600 unspecified by Unknown, held at Brooklyn Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1600
Where can I see it?: Brooklyn Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a dramatic scene of men hunting elephants in a dense forest. The hunters are shown on foot and on horseback, using spears and other weapons to attack the elephants. In the foreground, a man is seen falling from his horse as an elephant charges towards him. The background of the painting is filled with trees and foliage, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds to the dramatic effect of the scene, highlighting the contrast between light and dark. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.