Abraham Danielsz Hondius (1631-1691)
| Artist Name | Abraham Danielsz Hondius (1631-1691) |
|---|---|
| Title | The Stag Hunt |
| Description | This dramatic Dutch Golden Age Old Master oil painting is by animal artist Abraham Hondius. Painted in the 17th century, circa 1670, it is small and detailed oil of painting on panel entitled The Stag Hunt. Hondius has perfectly captured four hunting dogs, teeth bared, fighting over a stag who is, thankfully, beyond caring. The facial expressions and posture perfectly convey the conflict and drama of the scene. A superb example of Dutch Golden Age art. Signed lower right. |
| Provenance | Christie's label stamp verso plus remnant of old label. |
| Medium | Oil on Panel |
| Size | 16 x 14 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a complementary frame, 22 inches by 30 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | Abraham Danielsz Hondius (about 1631 – 17 September 1691) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known his depictions of animals. He was the son of a city stonemason, Daniel Abramsz de Hondt. Hondius was born in Rotterdam and trained under Pieter de Bloot (1601–1658) and Cornelis Saftleven. He lived in Rotterdam until 1659 and moved then to Amsterdam. He moved to London in 1666, where he spent the rest of his life. He specialised in animal pieces: more than two-thirds of his paintings, etchings and drawings are hunting scenes, animals fighting and animal studies. He also executed landscapes, genre and religious scenes. Hondius most likely moved to London in 1666 where he spent the rest of his life and died. He painted views of London such as The Frozen Thames and London Bridge. His last known work is Ape and Cat Fighting over Dead Poultry, dated 1690. |
| Price | SOLD |
