Who painted Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook, ca. 1645?

Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook, ca. 1645 was painted by Isaack van Ruisdael in 1645.

Where can I see Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook, ca. 1645?

Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook, ca. 1645 is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook, ca. 1645?

Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook, ca. 1645 is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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Museum-quality prints of Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook, ca. 1645 are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook, ca. 1645

Isaack van Ruisdael , 1645

Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook, ca. 1645 is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Isaack van Ruisdael. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

Path Leading to Farms by a Wooded Brook is a 17th-century oil painting by Isaack van Ruisdael, a Dutch Golden Age artist. Created around 1645, it is now held in the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene rural scene with a winding path leading to farm buildings near a brook, where a group of people are gathered. The tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the surrounding trees, bushes, and cloudy sky with flying birds.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a sense of depth and atmosphere through a range of colors, using shades of green for foliage and soft blue with white clouds for the sky, creating a peaceful effect.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Isaack van Ruisdael

Isaack van Ruisdael (Dutch pronunciation: ; 1599 – buried 4 October 1677) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, brother to Salomon van Ruysdael and the father of the landscape painter Jacob van Ruisdael.