The Hippopotamus and Crocodile Hunt

Oil on canvas

This Flemish Baroque painting shows an exotic hunt with immense energy. The use of diagonals shows the movement and the focus to the centre of the painting towards the hippopotamus. The use of animals and the different weapons show a sense of cruelty in the painting, as well as adding intensity to the art.

Text: Reema Patel
Source: peterpaulrubens.net