Artwork
Gewässer mit bepflanzten Deichen
Gewässer mit bepflanzten Deichen is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Jacques d'Arthois. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Gewässer mit bepflanzten Deichen is a 17th-century oil painting by Jacques d'Arthois, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a moody forest scene with a body of water, surrounded by dense trees and a stormy sky. Small figures are visible near the water's edge, but the focus is on the landscape.
Technique & Style
D'Arthois used chiaroscuro, with deep shadows and stark contrasts, to create a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere. The dark tree trunks stand out against the lighter water, adding to the scene's sense of depth and life.
History & Provenance
Created in 1660, the painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek. It reflects d'Arthois's roots in Flemish landscape traditions, despite later associations with the Barbizon School movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques d'Arthois (12 October 1613 (baptised) – May 1686) was a Flemish painter and tapestry designer who specialized in wooded landscapes with figures.
