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The Boar-Hunt - painted by Rubens - from the Gallery of the late King of Holland, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Boar-Hunt - painted by Rubens - from the Gallery of the late King of Holland, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Boar-Hunt - painted by Rubens - from the Gallery of the late King of Holland, 1850. This magnificent picture was formerly in the gallery of the late King of Holland, at the Hague, disposed of by auction in August last. It represents a forest at day-break; the brilliancy of the rising sun brings out the forms of the trees with fine effect. A boar, pursued by two cavaliers, is furiously advancing; a throng of armed peasants, partly screened by an uprooted tree, are rushing to the onslaught with their spears, and the dogs are attacking in every direction. Other cavaliers and peasants, with dogs, form several groups in the picture, which, as a composition, possesses high merit, and is painted in the artist's best manner. Rubens's hunting-pieces, it will be recollected, rank among his finest works. The struggle and energy of the incident of this picture are most vividly depicted'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This breathtaking painting, titled "The Boar-Hunt," was once a proud possession of the late King of Holland's gallery at The Hague. The masterpiece, created by the renowned Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens around the 17th century, was recently sold at auction in August 1850. The scene unfolds at dawn in a dense forest, where the first rays of sunlight illuminate the trees with a brilliant glow. At the center of the composition, a wild boar, with its sharp tusks and menacing demeanor, charges forward, pursued relentlessly by two determined cavaliers on horseback. The hunters' faces are etched with focus and determination, their eyes locked on their quarry. The forest floor is alive with the frenzy of the chase. A throng of armed peasants, hidden behind an uprooted tree, prepare to launch their spears at the charging beast. Dogs, both large and small, join the fray, attacking the boar from every direction. The composition of the painting is a testament to Rubens' mastery of the genre, with each figure and animal expertly placed to create a sense of chaos and energy. Rubens' hunting scenes are renowned for their grandeur and dynamism, and this painting is no exception. The struggle and intensity of the hunt are vividly depicted, with each figure and animal capturing the essence of the chase. The Boar-Hunt is a stunning example of Rubens' artistic prowess and a testament to the enduring allure of the hunt in European art.
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