The Seven Children of the Winter King by Cornelius van Poelenburgh. A group of seven children dressed in classical hunting tunics stands in a vast, hilly landscape with ruins and various hunted game.
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The Seven Children of the Winter King

Cornelius van Poelenburgh

1628 · Oil Paint, Panel

A magnificent 17th-century group portrait of royal children depicted as youthful hunters within a sprawling, atmospheric landscape.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Library
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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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 Cornelius van Poelenburgh, this masterful group portrait depicts the children of Frederick V and Elizabeth Stuart, known as the 'Winter King and Queen.' The children are arranged in a classical composition as hunters, set against an expansive landscape featuring distant ruins and rolling hills, blending the elegance of royal portraiture with the pastoral traditions of the Dutch Golden Age.

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