Artwork
Târgul de cai
Târgul de cai is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Philips Wouwerman. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
About this work
Overview
Târgul de cai is a painting by Philips Wouwerman, created around 1655.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bustling horse market, with numerous figures and horses interacting amidst buildings and a cloudy sky, conveying a sense of energy and activity.
Technique & Style
Wouwerman employed a diverse color palette to achieve depth and atmosphere, capturing the dynamic poses of the horses and the interactions among the figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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Ausritt zur Jagd