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Landscape with a Group of Trees at the Shore of a Lake, Three Riders on the Road in the Foreground

Landscape with a Group of Trees at the Shore of a Lake, Three Riders on the Road in the Foreground, by Jacques d'Arthois, oil, 1667
Landscape with a Group of Trees at the Shore of a Lake, Three Riders on the Road in the Foreground, by Jacques d'Arthois, oil, 1667

Landscape with a Group of Trees at the Shore of a Lake, Three Riders on the Road in the Foreground is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacques d'Arthois. It dates from 1667 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with a Group of Trees at the Shore of a Lake, Three Riders on the Road in the Foreground is a 1667 oil painting by Jacques d'Arthois, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil lakeside scene with a group of trees and three riders on a road in the foreground, conveying a sense of serenity through its calm atmosphere and soft light.

Technique & Style

D'Arthois's use of light and shadow creates depth and dimensionality, with well-defined foreground elements and softer background details, characteristic of his style that influenced many 17th-century landscape artists.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Städel Museum's collection and is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age, a period during which d'Arthois was active.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques d'Arthois

Artist

Jacques d'Arthois

Jacques d'Arthois (12 October 1613 (baptised) – May 1686) was a Flemish painter and tapestry designer who specialized in wooded landscapes with figures.

Städel Museum

Museum

Städel Museum

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