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A Forest at Dawn with a Deer Hunt, c. 1635 (oil on wood)
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A Forest at Dawn with a Deer Hunt, c. 1635 (oil on wood)
3928809 A Forest at Dawn with a Deer Hunt, c.1635 (oil on wood) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 61.5 x 90.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Hunting is treated as a contest of elemental forces: light and darkness, life and death, growth and decay. ); Flemish, out of copyright
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This print showcases Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece, "A Forest at Dawn with a Deer Hunt" painted around 1635. The oil on wood composition measures 61.5 x 90.2 cm and is housed in the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In this artwork, Rubens skillfully depicts hunting as an intense battle between opposing forces: light and darkness, life and death, growth and decay. The forest setting provides a natural backdrop for this contest of elemental powers. As dawn breaks, rays of sunlight pierce through the dense foliage, casting intricate shadows across the scene. The central focus is a thrilling deer hunt unfolding amidst the trees. Huntsmen armed with spears and bows chase after their prey while accompanied by loyal hounds eager to join in the pursuit. The painting exudes a sense of movement as leaves rustle underfoot and branches sway overhead. Rubens' mastery lies not only in his ability to capture nature's beauty but also its rawness. He portrays both predator and prey engaged in their primal roles within the cycle of life—a testament to his deep understanding of baroque aesthetics. This remarkable piece from Flemish art history invites viewers to contemplate our relationship with nature—its power over us as well as our impact upon it. Through his brushstrokes, Rubens immortalizes this timeless struggle between man and beast within an enchanting woodland glade.
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