Le Villaige de Brimeu

c. 1597

Adrien Montigny

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Adrien Montigny

Artist, French, 16th century

The image shows a scene framed in an ornate manner, featuring a vibrant landscape. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showcasing a wide vista extending into the background. The middle of the picture displays a horizon with rolling hills, a village, and a church steeple. In the foreground, there is a grassy knoll with some plants and a small figure holding a flag. This leads to a lively depiction of pastures with cattle and sheep. In the background, there are scattered homes and greenery. The color palette includes rich greens, soft blues, and earthy browns for a natural look, while the framing and crests have vibrant reds, golds, and blacks, giving a regal touch. The image's style features delicate brushstrokes and intricate detailing, with a focus on the ornate border and heraldic crest at the top.

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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

Q64533410

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