Hawking by Philips Wouwerman. A group of riders and hounds prepare for a hawk hunt in front of a stately manor house under a dramatic, swirling sky.

Hawking

Philips Wouwerman

1665 · Oil Paint, Panel

A masterful Dutch Golden Age scene of a hunting party with horses and hounds at a grand estate.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1665 by Philips Wouwerman, this evocative work captures the elegance and drama of a hunting party. The scene features finely detailed figures and horses in the foreground, contrasted against a vast, atmospheric sky that exemplifies the Dutch mastery of light and shadow.