Artwork
Country Road with Windmill
Country Road with Windmill is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Brueghel, the elder. It dates from 1611 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Country Road with Windmill is a 1611 oil painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder, a prominent Flemish artist and member of a notable artistic family.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural landscape, featuring a windmill situated along a country road, capturing a tranquil moment in a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies the Flemish Baroque style, characterized by its detailed and realistic representation of the natural world.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, having been created by an artist known for his landscapes and collaborations with other notable artists of the time, including Peter Paul Rubens.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
