Studio of Bonifazio di Pitati, A Huntsman
Full title | A Huntsman |
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Artist | Studio of Bonifazio di Pitati |
Artist dates | 1487 - 1553 |
Date made | early 16th century |
Medium and support | Oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 116.9 × 64.8 cm |
Acquisition credit | Bought, 1855 |
Inventory number | NG2145 |
Location | Not on display |
Collection | Main Collection |
This small painting of a huntsman is probably by Bonifazio or his studio. It is painted on canvas and was probably made to decorate a piece of domestic furniture. It may derive from a series representing the Labours of the Months, similar to the later series by a Venetian artist in the National Gallery’s collection.
In the background a huntsman follows his hound as it chases into the woods after what appears to be a hare. The huntsman in the foreground stands on a stone parapet, which may relate to the painting’s original setting. He has a rabbit tied by its ears to the stick over his shoulder and he carries a spear in his left hand. The two huntsmen are dressed in similar clothes and the two scenes are probably intended to form a continuous narrative.
This small painting of a huntsman is probably by Bonifazio or his studio. It is painted on canvas and was probably made to decorate a piece of domestic furniture. It may derive from a series representing the Labours of the Months similar to the later series by a Venetian artist in the National Gallery’s collection.
In the background a huntsman follows his hound who chases into the woods after what appears to be a hare. The huntsman in the foreground stands on a stone parapet, which may relate to the painting’s original setting. He has a rabbit tied by its ears to the stick over his shoulder and he carries a spear in his left hand. The two huntsmen are dressed in similar clothes and the two scenes are probably intended to form a continuous narrative.
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