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The Slaughtered Ox, 1635-55 (oil on canvas)
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The Slaughtered Ox, 1635-55 (oil on canvas)
3704070 The Slaughtered Ox, 1635-55 (oil on canvas) by Hecken, Abraham van den (fl.1645); 114x98 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.:
); Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 23146274
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Abattoir Abraham Bladder Blood Bullock Carcass Dripping Flanders Flesh Hanging Meat Innards Joints Meat Offal Rack Slaughter Slaughterhouse Younger Van Der Vanden
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The Slaughtered Ox, 1635-55
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is a captivating and thought-provoking oil painting by Abraham van den Hecken. This intriguing artwork, measuring 114x98 cm, can be found at the renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The image depicts a scene that is both haunting and mesmerizing. In the foreground lies the slaughtered ox, its massive body hanging from a rack with blood dripping down onto the floor. Surrounding it are various animals - a dog sniffing curiously at the carcass and children playing nearby. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every joint of meat and innard is meticulously painted, showcasing his skill in capturing realism. The composition also includes elements such as a window through which light streams into the room, casting an eerie glow on this macabre scene. This baroque masterpiece transports viewers to a Flemish slaughterhouse of centuries past. It serves as a reminder of our complex relationship with food and mortality. Van den Hecken invites us to contemplate not only the act of slaughtering animals for sustenance but also our own transient existence. "The Slaughtered Ox" evokes emotions ranging from fascination to discomfort while provoking deeper reflections on life's fragility. It stands as an enduring testament to Van den Hecken's talent as well as his ability to capture profound human experiences through artistry.
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