Who painted A Woman and a Child, Cattle and Sheep by a Fountain?

A Woman and a Child, Cattle and Sheep by a Fountain was painted by Adriaen van de Velde in 1669.

Where can I see A Woman and a Child, Cattle and Sheep by a Fountain?

A Woman and a Child, Cattle and Sheep by a Fountain is held by Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

What movement is A Woman and a Child, Cattle and Sheep by a Fountain?

A Woman and a Child, Cattle and Sheep by a Fountain is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

A Woman and a Child, Cattle and Sheep by a Fountain

Adriaen van de Velde , 1669

A Woman and a Child, Cattle and Sheep by a Fountain is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Adriaen van de Velde. It dates from 1669 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

About this work

Overview

A Woman and a Child, Cattle and Sheep by a Fountain is an oil painting created by Adriaen van de Velde in 1669. It is a landscape scene held at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman and child surrounded by cattle and sheep near a fountain. The figures and animals are rendered in a tranquil atmosphere, with the woman and child gazing at the animals.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a realistic style, with detailed renderings of the animals and landscape. Muted colors, predominantly browns and greens, create a peaceful effect. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and volume to the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Adriaen van de Velde

Adriaen van de Velde, was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and print artist. His favorite subjects were landscapes with animals and genre scenes. He also painted beaches, dunes, forests, winter scenes, portraits in…