Artwork
Landscape with a Farmhouse and Figures on the Bank of a River
Landscape with a Farmhouse and Figures on the Bank of a River is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, 'Landscape with a Farmhouse and Figures on the Bank of a River', was created by David Teniers the Younger around 1660 and is now held at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil landscape centered on a farmhouse beside a river, where figures are busy with various activities, set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color and light creates depth and texture, drawing attention to the figures on the riverbank and highlighting the intricate details of the farmhouse and its surroundings.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
