Nov 11, 2024
Cornelis Saftleven (c. 1607–1681)
A Witch's Tavern
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Cornelis Saftleven (c. 1607–1681)
A Witch's Tavern
Twee gevleugelde fabeldieren (”Two winged fabulous animals”) by Cornelis Saftleven, c. 1617-1681.
Херман Сафтлевен II, 1609 - 1685. “Вид на Рейне”, 1647. Холст, масло.
Herman Saftleven II, 1609 - 1685. “View of the Rhine”, canvas, oil.
Cornelis Saftleven (Pays-B.), L'Arbre mort, 1633, pierre noire, lavis blanc avec rehauts d'aquarelle, 31 x 19,2 cm, Besançon, musée des beaux-arts
Drawn from stuffed animal or life?
Probably life, in this instance. The fearsome snarl and animated presence suggest Saftleven worked from life, perhaps at a fair, market, traveling circus or at one of several Dutch menageries.
A Lion Snarling, 1625-1633, Cornelis Saftleven. J. Paul Getty Museum.
'The Duet' by the Dutch painter Cornelis Saftleven. He and his brother Herman were both painters, educated by their father. Also, Cornelis worked together with Peter Paul Rubens.
Saftleven - Temptation of St Anthony
Cornelis Saftleven, Self-Portrait, c. 1629