Three works were stolen from the art gallery of Oxford University. Among the stolen works is the painting ‘A Soldier On Horseback’ by Anthony Van Dyck, one of the important painters of the 17th century. This picture is said to be of very high value. The artist, who carried out his works in England under the auspices of King Charles I of the time, is estimated to be from 1616. Authorities announced that the police investigation is continuing to capture the stolen works. Other works of thieves; It was announced as ‘A Boy Drinking’ (Drinking Lad, 1580, Annibale Carracci) and ‘A Rocky Coast, With Soldiers Studying a Plan’ (A Rocky Coast, Soldiers Working on a Plan, 1640s, Salvator Rosa). Police launched a large-scale investigation: Speaking to the police after noticing that the works were stolen, the spokesman of Christ Church College announced that the gallery will remain closed until an opposite notification is made. Chief Inspector Jon Capps of the Thames Valley police said the criminals will be brought to justice. Capps added that the number of police in the region will increase, adding that people who have witnessed the incident or who have images taken near the scene of the incident should contact the police. Van Dyck has achieved dazzling successes in its short art life. Dyck founded the British Portrait School during his art life as a favorite of princes and kings, and also named a color called Van Dyck brown. The painter, who was given the title of knight by Charles I in 1632, was also protected by the same king. Van Dyck drew pictures of British nobility since then and lived a luxurious life in the country house in Blackfriars or Eltham. Her famous works include Balbi Markizi, Paola Adorno, Marki Catttaneo, Tommaso di Carignano on her white horse and the portraits of Kardinal Bentivoglio in Rome.
title: “Van Dyck S 17Th Century Painting Was Stolen From The Uk Gallery” ShowToc: true date: “2023-02-20” author: “Piedad Wilson”
Three works were stolen from the art gallery of Oxford University. Among the stolen works is the painting ‘A Soldier On Horseback’ by Anthony Van Dyck, one of the important painters of the 17th century. This picture is said to be of very high value. The artist, who carried out his works in England under the auspices of King Charles I of the time, is estimated to be from 1616. Authorities announced that the police investigation is continuing to capture the stolen works. Other works of thieves; It was announced as ‘A Boy Drinking’ (Drinking Lad, 1580, Annibale Carracci) and ‘A Rocky Coast, With Soldiers Studying a Plan’ (A Rocky Coast, Soldiers Working on a Plan, 1640s, Salvator Rosa). Police launched a large-scale investigation: Speaking to the police after noticing that the works were stolen, the spokesman of Christ Church College announced that the gallery will remain closed until an opposite notification is made. Chief Inspector Jon Capps of the Thames Valley police said the criminals will be brought to justice. Capps added that the number of police in the region will increase, adding that people who have witnessed the incident or who have images taken near the scene of the incident should contact the police. Van Dyck has achieved dazzling successes in its short art life. Dyck founded the British Portrait School during his art life as a favorite of princes and kings, and also named a color called Van Dyck brown. The painter, who was given the title of knight by Charles I in 1632, was also protected by the same king. Van Dyck drew pictures of British nobility since then and lived a luxurious life in the country house in Blackfriars or Eltham. Her famous works include Balbi Markizi, Paola Adorno, Marki Catttaneo, Tommaso di Carignano on her white horse and the portraits of Kardinal Bentivoglio in Rome.
