The Hunting Party

Adriaen van de Velde, 1669

In the paintings from Van de Velde’s final years, humans and animals occupy a steadily more prominent place, and the landscape serves as décor for the scene. Here we witness the calm beginning of a hunting party. No one is in a hurry, two men have even sat down. A giant dog sniffs at a bone, while another one naps.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-C-249
  • Dimensionsheight 59.5 cm x width 73 cm, depth 11 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas