Hunting scene in a wooded landscape. Flemish School, 17th century

Descriptio Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 62 cm x 45 cm and 77 cm x 50 cm (framed). A narrative landscape composition depicting a hunting scene in a lush woodland setting, where several horsemen advance, accompanied by hunting dogs, positioned on different planes to enhance the sense of depth. The landscape dominates the scene, with large trees boasting sinuous trunks and dense canopies that frame the path and guide the eye into the background, creating a humid and enveloping atmosphere. The brushwork is loose and nuanced, especially in the treatment of the foliage and sky, achieving an effective gradation of light and shadow. The work stands out for its compositional balance and careful spatial construction, reflecting the models of 17th-century Flemish painting, where nature takes center stage and is harmoniously integrated with human activity.

Estimate:£5,009.56

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