Artwork

Nymphs in a Landscape

Nymphs in a Landscape, by Dirck van der Lisse, unspecified, 1642
Nymphs in a Landscape, by Dirck van der Lisse, unspecified, 1642

Nymphs in a Landscape is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Dirck van der Lisse. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Nymphs in a Landscape is a 1642 painting by Dirck van der Lisse, held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with nymphs gathered on a rocky outcropping in the foreground and others engaged in activities in the distance, set against trees and rolling hills.

Technique & Style

The artist's loose, expressive rendering of trees and rocks creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, contributing to the scene's movement and energy.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Dirck van der Lisse

Artist

Dirck van der Lisse

Dirck van der Lisse (1607–1669) was an artist, born in The Hague.