Jacques Courtois Il Borgognone (attribuito a)

Jacques Courtois The Burgundian (attributed to) (Saint Hippolyte 1621) - Clash of horsemen H cm 48x72 - in frame H cm 75x98 Oil on canvas The painting under consideration can be attributed to Jacques Courtois, known as The Burgundian, a renowned 17th-century French painter who specialized in depictions of battles, military scenes and horses. His works marked by precise details and intense dynamism help define his prominent role in the artistic scene of the time. In addition to war scenes, Courtois demonstrated excellence in the depiction of horses, highlighting grace and power through accurate details and vivid colors. This work attributable to Burgundy represents a notable blend of battle epicism and equine elegance, underscoring his artistic versatility. His attention to detail, combined with vibrant color rendering, gives the painting an extraordinary realism. Courtois' celebrity is based not only on technical expertise but also on his ability to convey the beauty and vitality of horses through his brush, becoming known for his "strikingly true" way of expressing himself and coloring. Comparisons refer to the Battle of Horsemen passed at auction in 2016 at Pandolfini Auction House or, for the rendering of the horses, similar traits are found with a Burgundian Battle held in a Private Collection in Florence. ASOR Studio