Artwork
Cattle in a Hilly Landscape
Cattle in a Hilly Landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Frans Soolmaker. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
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Overview
Cattle in a Hilly Landscape is a 1669 oil painting by Jan Frans Soolmaker, a Flemish artist associated with Antwerp, Haarlem, and Amsterdam. It is part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene with cattle grazing in a hilly terrain, surrounded by trees and rocks. The muted color palette, dominated by greens and browns, creates a peaceful atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Soolmaker's work is characterized by Italianizing landscapes and pastoral scenes, influenced by Nicolaes Berchem's style. The artist's use of oil paint captures the texture of the cattle's fur and the roughness of the terrain, contributing to the overall sense of naturalism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1669, Cattle in a Hilly Landscape is a product of the Dutch Golden Age. The painting is now held in the National Gallery of Ireland.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Frans Soolmaker (1635 – after 1665, possibly 1686) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman, mainly known for his Italianizing landscapes, with equestrian and arcadian scenes.
