Family in Hunting Costumes beside a Fountain by Christiaen van Couwenbergh. A family in elaborate 17th-century hunting attire gathers outdoors beside a stone fountain with their hounds and a freshly caught hare.

Family in Hunting Costumes beside a Fountain

Christiaen van Couwenbergh

1642 · Oil Paint, Canvas, Panel

An elegant Dutch Golden Age group portrait depicting a family in hunting costume with greyhounds by a fountain.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm wood and umber notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Living Room
Placement
Works well where a compact shape can carry more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted in 1642 by Christiaen van Couwenbergh, this Dutch Golden Age portrait depicts a family in the guise of hunters. The composition features rich textures of velvet and silk, two attentive greyhounds, and a still-life arrangement of fruit and game, all set against a classical fountain.

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