Attack of Robbers
by VRANCX, Sebastian, Oil on panel, 55 x 97 cm
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.