Artwork

Landscape

Landscape, by Cornelis Gerritsz Decker, oil, 1663
Landscape, by Cornelis Gerritsz Decker, oil, 1663

Landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Gerritsz Decker. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, titled 'Landscape,' was created by Cornelis Gerritsz Decker in 1663 and is now held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a peaceful scene with a dirt path leading to a cottage, a person sitting on the ground, and a large tree in the middle ground, set against a cloudy sky with distant buildings and a church steeple.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with detailed textures and patterns evident in the trees, buildings, and clothing, achieved through the application of oil paint.

Artist & collection