Officieren te paard

About this artwork

height 182 mm x width 286 mm

Art Historical Context

**Officieren te Paard by Peeter Snayers** eter Snayers (c. 1592–1667), a prominent Flemish artist of the Baroque era, crafted *Officieren te Paard ("Officers on Horse") during his active years spanning 1602–1666. This intimate pen drawing, measuring just 182 mm high by 286 mm wide, captures the dynamic energy of mounted military officers, a recurring motif in Snayers'. Renowned for his meticulous depictions of battles and equestrian scenes, Snayers often served the Habsburg courts in Brussels and Madrid, blending historical realism with dramatic flair. The work exemplifies the precision of 1...

About the Artist

Peeter Snayers · 1592–1667

**Pieter Snayers (1592–1667)** Pieter Snayers, baptized Peter Snayers on 24 November 1592 in Antwerp, emerged from a prosperous family; his father, Lodewijk, served as the city's messenger to Brussels, while brothers Lodewijk and Eduard pursued merchant and painting careers, respectively. He studied under the esteemed battle painter Sebastiaen Vrancx, enrolling as a pupil in Antwerp's Guild of St...