VRANCX, Sebastian
(b. 1573, Antwerpen, d. 1647, Antwerpen)

Attack of Robbers

1610s
Oil on panel, 55 x 97 cm
The Hermitage, St. Petersburg

This scene of conflict possesses the decorative qualities and Vrancx's typically poised figures. A clear narrative, with travellers on horses attempting to ward off robbers, creates a personal and absorbing image. It reveals Vrancx's delight in detailing his paintings with the dynamic qualities that make his compositions appealing on both an aesthetic and historical level.




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