Artwork

Landscape with a Winding Road

Landscape with a Winding Road, by Jan Hackaert, ink, 1664
Landscape with a Winding Road, by Jan Hackaert, ink, 1664

Landscape with a Winding Road 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 Winding Road is an etching by Jan Hackaert, created in 1664.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene landscape with a winding road that recedes into the distance, flanked by trees and bushes. A prominent tree in the foreground adds depth to the scene, which conveys a sense of tranquility and peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Hackaert's use of light and shadow creates depth and texture, establishing a particular atmosphere and mood in the etching.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan Hackaert

Artist

Jan Hackaert

Jan Hackaert (1628–1685) was an artist, born in Amsterdam.

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