Artwork

Landscape with Rainbow

Landscape with Rainbow, by David Teniers the Younger, oil, 1650
Landscape with Rainbow, by David Teniers the Younger, oil, 1650

Landscape with Rainbow is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Rainbow is an oil painting created by David Teniers the Younger around 1650. It is a serene landscape scene held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two men in 17th-century clothing walking with a small brown dog along a dirt path that leads to a distant clearing with trees and water. A rainbow stretches across the sky, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The rainbow's vibrant colors contrast with the muted tones of the landscape, showcasing Teniers' use of color. The scene's tranquil mood is characteristic of the artist's style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of David Teniers the Younger

Artist

David Teniers the Younger

David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.

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