Artwork
Landscape with figures and horses
Landscape with figures and horses is an oil painting by Abraham van Calraet. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with figures and horses is a 1696 oil painting on canvas by Abraham van Calraet, a Dutch Golden Age painter. It is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene with human figures and horses. A white horse is prominent in the foreground, accompanied by a brown horse, a man, a woman in a red dress, and a dog, set against trees and rolling hills.
Technique & Style
Van Calraet's use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes creates a tranquil atmosphere. The relaxed depiction of figures and animals contributes to the overall sense of peace.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham van Calraet, or Kalraat (7–12 October 1642, Dordrecht – 11 June 1722, Dordrecht) was a Dutch Golden Age still-life, portrait- and landscape painter.
