Artwork

Lake Scene with a Fishing Party

Lake Scene with a Fishing Party, by Jacob Esselens, oil, 1666
Lake Scene with a Fishing Party, by Jacob Esselens, oil, 1666

Lake Scene with a Fishing Party is an oil painting by Jacob Esselens. It dates from 1666 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

Lake Scene with a Fishing Party is an oil painting created by Jacob Esselens around 1666.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene lakeside scene with a group of elegantly dressed figures in a boat, engaged in leisurely activities such as fishing and conversation, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint captures the soft, cloudy sky and the calm atmosphere of the scene, with attention to the figures' clothing and the natural surroundings.

History & Provenance

The painting is currently held at the Ashmolean Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacob Esselens

Jacob Esselens (1626–1687) was an artist, born in Amsterdam.

Ashmolean Museum

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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