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Poster Print : The Hunters Present, c. 1658-61 (oil on canvas)
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The Hunters Present, c. 1658-61 (oil on canvas)
3704102 The Hunters Present, c.1658-61 (oil on canvas) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 51x48 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: A hunter offers a dead bird to a young woman virtuously occupied with her sewing. Is he trying to seduce her? During the 17th century vogelen (literally to bird ) was slang for sexual intercourse. The statuette of Cupid, the god of love, on the cupboard also alludes to this.
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27x27 inch Poster Print
Bring the timeless beauty of Old Master art into your home with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints. Our high-quality reproduction of "The Hunters Present" by Gabriel Metsu captures the intricate details and rich colors of the original oil on canvas painting, created around 1658-61. This exquisite work, housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcases the elegant hunting scene with its lifelike characters and stunning natural settings. Elevate your decor with this captivating piece of art history.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Hunters Present
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is a captivating oil painting by Gabriel Metsu, created between 1658 and 1661. In this intriguing scene, we witness a hunter offering a lifeless bird to a young woman who appears engrossed in her sewing. The composition raises questions about the hunter's intentions – is he attempting to seduce her? Interestingly, during the 17th century, the term "vogelen" meaning birding, was used as slang for sexual intercourse. The symbolism within the artwork adds another layer of complexity. A statuette of Cupid, the god of love, can be seen on top of an armoire nearby. This allusion further suggests that there may be more than meets the eye in this seemingly innocent encounter. Metsu skillfully captures various elements in this Dutch Golden Age painting. From the meticulously rendered feathers and plumage to the detailed interior setting with its leaded windows and spiral staircase, every aspect contributes to creating a rich visual narrative. "The Hunters Present" invites viewers to contemplate themes such as virtue and temptation while showcasing Metsu's mastery in capturing both human subjects and wildlife animals. This remarkable piece resides at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it continues to captivate art enthusiasts from around the world with its intricate details and thought-provoking double entendre.
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