Artwork

Landscape

Landscape, by Adriaen van de Velde, oil, 1664
Landscape, by Adriaen van de Velde, oil, 1664

Landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Adriaen van de Velde. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Adriaen van de Velde's 'Landscape' is an oil painting created around 1664, now held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with grazing cattle, set against trees and a blue sky with flying birds. A prominent cow in the foreground is rendered in detail, its brown coat catching the sunlight.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of light and shadow creates depth and atmosphere, while intricate details such as grass texture and sky color variations add to the scene's dimension.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Adriaen van de Velde

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…