Who painted Landscape with a Stream?

Landscape with a Stream was painted by Jan Hackaert in 1664.

Where can I see Landscape with a Stream?

Landscape with a Stream is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with a Stream?

Landscape with a Stream is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with a Stream?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with a Stream are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with a Stream

Jan Hackaert , 1664

Landscape with a Stream is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jan Hackaert. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with a Stream is an etching executed by Jan Hackaert in 1664. Rendered in monochrome, the print depicts a tranquil riverside scene framed by a line of trees whose trunks and foliage are rendered with delicate, intersecting lines.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a meandering stream bordered by a mixture of leafless and leafy branches, suggesting a transitional season. Small, indistinct figures stand at the water’s edge, hinting at human presence without dominating the natural setting.

Technique & Style

Hackaert employed the etching process, incising fine lines into a metal plate to capture textures such as bark, foliage, and water ripples. The subtle gradations of tone are achieved through varied line density, creating a sense of depth and surface detail typical of mid‑17th‑century Dutch landscape prints.

History & Provenance

Created in 1664, the work reflects Hackaert’s engagement with the Dutch tradition of topographical landscape imagery. While specific ownership records are scarce, the print has been catalogued among his known oeuvre and appears in several collections of 17th‑century Dutch prints.