Artwork
Landscape with Sleeping Woman
Landscape with Sleeping Woman is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Eglon van der Neer. It dates from 1688 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Sleeping Woman, painted in 1688 by Eglon van der Neer, is a serene landscape belonging to the Dutch Golden Age. It features a reclining woman asleep amidst trees and foliage, evoking calm through the artist's use of light and shadow.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's central subject is a sleeping woman in a natural setting, conveying tranquility and peacefulness. The scene's calm atmosphere suggests a contemplative or idyllic interpretation.
Technique & Style
Van der Neer employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, guiding the viewer's eye into the composition. His nuanced handling of light and shadow enhances the overall serenity of the work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1688, the painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection. It marks a later work in van der Neer's oeuvre, which initially focused on historical scenes and portraits before transitioning to landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eglon van der Neer (1635/36 – 3 May 1703) was a Dutch painter of historical scenes, portraits and elegant, fashionable people, and later of landscapes.
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