Soldiers Bivouacking
The Met
Artist: Pieter Snayers(Flemish, 1592–?1667)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 28 5/8 x 41 1/8 in. (72.7 x 104.5 cm)
Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A wide landscape with figures, horses, a rustic building, a large tree, and gallows
Detailed Description
A wide, open landscape is depicted under a light blue sky with scattered white clouds. In the foreground, a winding dirt path extends from the lower left toward the mid-ground right. To the left, a large, gnarled tree with sparse brown and green foliage dominates the scene, its multiple trunks rising towards the top edge. Behind this tree, a rustic, two-story building with a thatched roof and a chimney is visible. Below the tree, a small wooden bridge crosses a narrow stream. Numerous figures are scattered throughout the scene. On the left, a group of figures in varied clothing, some carrying long poles and firearms, are gathered near the bridge and the building; some are sitting, others standing. One figure in a red jacket stands on the bridge. In the center, a figure on a white horse, seen from behind, rides along the path, leading a procession of other figures and horses. Further back, additional groups of figures and horses are visible on the path. To the right, a raised dirt mound features more figures, some on horseback, and a prominent gallows structure with two tall wooden posts and a crossbeam. A smaller, simpler gallows with a hanging figure is visible further in the distance on the right. The background shows a flat, expansive landscape with distant trees and a faint horizon line. The overall color palette consists of earthy browns, greens, and ochres, with lighter blues and whites in the sky.
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