Artwork

Landscape with Hunters

Landscape with Hunters, by Ignacio de Iriarte, oil, 1650
Landscape with Hunters, by Ignacio de Iriarte, oil, 1650

Landscape with Hunters is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Ignacio de Iriarte. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Hunters is a 17th-century oil painting by Ignacio de Iriarte, held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a winding river, trees, and distant hills. Figures are scattered near the water, engaged in quiet activities. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and natural beauty.

Technique & Style

Iriarte's brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the play of light across the landscape. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with warm tones contrasting with cooler, shadowed areas.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ignacio de Iriarte

Artist

Ignacio de Iriarte

Ignacio de Iriarte (1621–1670) was an artist, born in Azkoitia.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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