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What do dogs represent in renaissance paintings?
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Many renaissance paintings include dogs to represent companionship and loyalty. Dogs were portrayed as pets or work dogs, and could also represent a symbol of social status. Find a selection of renaissance-era art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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Antique Flemish 18th Century Oil Painting Swans Frightened by Dog in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Swans Startled by Dog
Flemish Old Master, 18th century
oil on bevelled wood panel, framed
framed
Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
English 18th Century Oil on Canvas Hunting Dog Painting in Carved Giltwood Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oil on canvas hunting dog painting from the late 18th century in carved giltwood frame
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Late 18th Century English Painting of Dog Chasing Fox by Francis Sartorius
By Francis Sartorius
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century English Painting of Dog Chasing Fox by Francis Sartorius. Folk art style painting
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
18th Century Oil on Canvas French Antique Landscape With Dog Painting, 1780
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique French painting from 18th century. Oil on canvas framework depicting landscape with hunting
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
18th Century French Portrait of a Young Girl & Dog Attributed to Vigée Le Brun
By Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 18th Century French Portrait of a Young Girl and Dog, attributed to Vigée Le Brun, is a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Portrait of Marie Camille, Countess de Lalaing and her dog, 18th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of Marie Camille (nee de Beer), Countess de Lalaing and her dog, 18th Century
- married
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
