Artwork
Wooded landscape
Wooded landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Gillis Rombouts. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Wooded Landscape is a 1664 oil painting by Gillis Rombouts, a Dutch painter active in Haarlem.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene wooded scene with a prominent foreground tree, a cloudy sky, and a distant body of water, evoking a tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Rombouts' use of color and light creates depth, while bold and expressive brushstrokes give the painting a dynamic feel, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting.
History & Provenance
Created in 1664, the painting is now held in the Rijksmuseum collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gillis Rombouts (1630, Haarlem – 1678, Haarlem), was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. He is known for his paintings of genre scenes, historical scenes, landscapes, beaches and winter landscapes.
