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Departure for the Hunt from the Venaria Reale
Melchior Hamers
1665 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A grand 17th-century equestrian scene depicting the lively start of a royal hunt in front of the Venaria Reale.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with a clear neutral contrast — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted by Melchior Hamers around 1665, this grand Baroque work captures the spirited atmosphere of the Savoyard court departing for a royal hunt. The composition is rich with detail, featuring noble figures on rearing horses and a pack of hounds gathered before the monumental gateway of the palace. Its dramatic scale and stately subject matter bring an air of old-world heritage and classical elegance to any traditional setting.
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