Jacques Courtois Il Borgognone ^©  

(Saint Hippolyte, 1621)

Attributed to

The painting in question can be attributed to Jacques Courtois, known as The Burgundian, a renowned 17th century French painter specialized in representations of battles, military scenes and horses. His works characterized by precise details and intense dynamism contribute to defining his important role in the artistic panorama of the time. In addition to war scenes, Courtois demonstrated excellence in the depiction of horses, highlighting grace and power through accurate detail and vivid color. This work attributable to Borgognone represents a notable combination of the epic nature of the battles and equine elegance, underlining his artistic versatility. His attention to detail, combined with vibrant color rendering, gives the painting extraordinary realism. Courtois's 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 "surprisingly true" way of expressing himself and coloring.