Who painted Pastoral landscape?

Pastoral landscape was painted by Jan Baptist Wolfaerts in 1666.

Where can I see Pastoral landscape?

Pastoral landscape is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Pastoral landscape?

Pastoral landscape is associated with Barbizon school.

Artwork

Pastoral landscape

Jan Baptist Wolfaerts , 1666

Pastoral landscape is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Jan Baptist Wolfaerts. It dates from 1666 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Pastoral landscape is a 17th-century oil painting depicting a serene rural scene. Created around 1666, it is attributed to Jan Baptist Wolfaerts, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes and pastoral scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a shepherd on horseback and a woman standing beside him, surrounded by animals, trees, and rolling hills under a cloudy sky. The tranquil scene conveys a sense of simplicity and peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features a warm, earthy color palette and visible brushstrokes, giving it a textured appearance. The style reflects Wolfaerts' training in Antwerp and his exposure to Italianate landscapes.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the National Museum in Warsaw. Wolfaerts, born in Antwerp in 1625, spent time working in Italy and the Dutch Republic, influencing his artistic style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jan Baptist Wolfaerts

Jan Baptist Wolfaerts (Antwerp, baptized on 15 November 1625 – Antwerp (?), between 1671 and 1687) was a Flemish painter known for his pastoral landscape with shepherds and cattle and Italianate landscapes.