A Bird Hunter on a Riverbank by Arent Arentsz. A hunter kneels on a grassy riverbank, aiming a long musket toward birds as sailboats and a windmill appear in the misty background.

A Bird Hunter on a Riverbank

Arent Arentsz

1628 · Oil Paint, Panel

This atmospheric 17th-century Dutch landscape captures a hunter in pursuit along a misty riverbank dotted with sailboats.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Office
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1628 by Arent Arentsz, this work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age interest in everyday life and local topography. The composition balances the grounded figure of the hunter with a wide, luminous expanse of water and sky, featuring iconic Dutch elements like sailboats and distant spires under a soft, overcast light.