Artwork
Summer
Summer is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Frans Boels. It is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Summer, a 1598 painting by Flemish artist Frans Boels, is a serene landscape depicting daily life against a backdrop of rolling hills and a distant cityscape.
Subject & Meaning
The scene focuses on a large foreground tree, a nearby farmhouse or barn, and figures engaged in various activities, conveying a sense of tranquil, active rural life.
Technique & Style
Boels employed characteristic Flemish Baroque techniques, utilizing color and composition to create depth and atmosphere, inviting the viewer into the peaceful setting.
History & Provenance
Created during Boels' active period in the Dutch Republic, the painting is now part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans Boels (c. 1555 in Mechelen – 1596 in Amsterdam) was a Flemish painter and draftsman, who was active in the Dutch Republic in the latter part of his life. He is mainly known for his landscape paintings with…
