Who painted Landstrasse mit Reisenden und Wirtshaus?

Landstrasse mit Reisenden und Wirtshaus was painted by Jan Brueghel the Younger in 1611.

Where can I see Landstrasse mit Reisenden und Wirtshaus?

Landstrasse mit Reisenden und Wirtshaus is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is Landstrasse mit Reisenden und Wirtshaus?

Landstrasse mit Reisenden und Wirtshaus is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Landstrasse mit Reisenden und Wirtshaus

Jan Brueghel the Younger , 1611

Landstrasse mit Reisenden und Wirtshaus is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Brueghel the Younger. It dates from 1611 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Landstrasse mit Reisenden und Wirtshaus is a 1611 copper painting by Jan Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish Baroque artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bustling road scene with travelers, animals, and an inn, set against a backdrop of trees, buildings, and a river. The scene is populated with horses, cows, goats, and people on foot or horseback.

Technique & Style

Rendered in muted colors with a predominance of greens and browns, the work is characterized by its detailed execution and a style that aligns with the artist's family tradition.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection, having been created by Jan Brueghel the Younger, who inherited and adapted his family's artistic subjects and techniques.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jan Brueghel the Younger

Jan Brueghel (also Bruegel or Breughel) the Younger ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 13 September 1601 – 1 September 1678) was a Flemish Baroque painter.