Who painted The Wheat Field?

The Wheat Field was painted by Jacob van Ruisdael in 1648.

Where can I see The Wheat Field?

The Wheat Field is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Wheat Field?

The Wheat Field is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Wheat Field

Jacob van Ruisdael , 1648

The Wheat Field is a print by the Baroque artist Jacob van Ruisdael. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Wheat Field is a black-and-white print by Jacob van Ruisdael, created in 1648. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene countryside scene with a winding path through a grassy field, leading to a cluster of trees. A prominent tree stands out with twisting branches, while smaller trees are scattered in the background, under a lightly etched cloudy sky.

Technique & Style

The artist achieves depth through simple lines, with trees darkening as they recede into the background, creating a sense of distance without the use of color.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacob van Ruisdael

Jacob Isaackszoon van Ruisdael was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and etcher. He is generally considered the pre-eminent landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great wealth and cultural achievement when…