“Dogs and Cat” – Entourage of Frans Snyders
This painting, located in the entourage of the Flemish painter Frans Snyders, illustrates an animal scene full of movement and liveliness. Two dogs play together energetically, one lying on its back while the other seems to dominate it, in an interaction typical of the animal world. On the right, a cat watches the scene warily, ready to react to the slightest unexpected event.
The background presents an elegant still life, with a vase of flowers and a bowl of fruit, bringing a touch of refinement that contrasts with the spontaneity of the animals’ play. This combination of dynamism and sophistication is characteristic of Flemish Baroque art, where the realism of everyday scenes is magnified by meticulous work on textures and light.
About Frans Snyders (1579-1657)
Frans Snyders was a 17th-century Flemish painter known for his talent in still life and animal scenes. A close collaborator of Peter Paul Rubens, he excelled in the art of detail, movement and texture, giving his works remarkable intensity and realism. A specialist in hunting scenes and lively markets, his influence spread widely within his studio and entourage, contributing to the rise of the animal genre in Baroque painting.
Antwerp, Flandres
1579-1657
Height: 105 cm
Width: 155 cm
