Who painted Landschaft mit See?

Landschaft mit See was painted by Cornelis Huysmans in 1694.

Where can I see Landschaft mit See?

Landschaft mit See is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Landschaft mit See?

Landschaft mit See is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Landschaft mit See

Cornelis Huysmans , 1694

Landschaft mit See is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis Huysmans. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Landschaft mit See is a 1694 painting by Cornelis Huysmans, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes. It is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age and is held in the Alte Pinakothek collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape at dusk, centered around a lake, with a lone tree silhouetted against a cloudy sky and three shadowy figures gathered around a fire.

Technique & Style

Huysmans employed chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and a fire-lit foreground to create a moody, mysterious atmosphere, characteristic of his pseudo-Italianate style influenced by artists like Nicolas Poussin.

History & Provenance

Created in 1694, Landschaft mit See is a product of Huysmans' active period in Antwerp, Brussels, and Mechelen, and is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Cornelis Huysmans

Cornelis Huysmans (baptized 2 April 1648 in Antwerp; died 1 June 1727 in Mechelen) was a Flemish landscape painter who was active in Antwerp, Brussels and Mechelen.