Le Villaige de Monceaulx

c. 1597

Adrien Montigny

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Adrien Montigny

Artist, French, 16th century

The image shows an ornate border surrounding a gentle village scene viewed from an elevated angle. The horizon is high in the composition, with distant hills painted in soft blue tones. Large tulip flowers and bulbs are in the foreground, with a landscape of green fields, trees, and buildings leading to the village. The sky above is a blend of pale blues and soft whites. The color palette consists of earthy greens and browns complemented by the vibrant flower colors and pastel sky tones. The style resembles illuminated manuscripts, with detailed floral borders and a top heraldic element.

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Provenance

Charles de Croy (1560 - 1612); by descent to his nephew, Alexandre d'Arenberg. By descent to Ludmilla d'Arenberg. By descent to Englebert de Croy, Authal, Austria; (sale, Sotheby's London, 19 June 2001, no. 47, as part of album); (W. Graham Arader III, New York); Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Small, Bethesda; gift to NGA, 2004.

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Wikidata ID

Q64533409

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