Return of the Hunt of the Falcon


size(cm): 45x65
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Sale price771,00 zł PLN
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The painting "Return from the Falcon Hunt" by artist Nicolaes Berchem is a 17th-century masterpiece depicting a popular theme at the time: hunting with falcons. The painting shows a group of noble hunters returning from a successful hunt, mounted on horses and with their falcons in their hands.

Berchem's artistic style is clearly visible in this work, with its focus on nature and the realistic details of animals and landscape. The composition is impressive, with a diagonal running through the painting from the bottom left to the top right, creating a sense of movement and depth.

The use of color is another impressive aspect of the work. Berchem uses a palette of warm, earthy tones to depict the landscape, while the horses and hunters are dressed in rich shades of red, green, and blue.

The history of the painting is interesting, as it was commissioned by a Dutch nobleman in the 17th century and was kept in his private collection for many years before being acquired by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It is also interesting to note that Berchem was a leading member of the Haarlem School, one of the leading 17th-century schools of painting in the Netherlands.

A little known aspect of this work is that Berchem was not only a painter, but also an engraver and tapestry designer. In fact, many of his paintings were used as patterns for wool and silk tapestries.

In summary, "Return from the Falcon Hunt" is an impressive work that highlights Nicolaes Berchem's artistic style, his skill in composition and use of color, his history and his versatility as an artist.

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