Artwork
Hilly Landscape
Hilly Landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1629 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Hilly Landscape is a 17th-century oil painting by Jan van Goyen, a Dutch artist known for diverse landscape subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rural scene with a cottage, trees, and figures, including a man on horseback, set against a cloudy sky with sunlight breaking through.
Technique & Style
The work features earthy tones and loose, expressive brushstrokes, creating a sense of energy. Chiaroscuro is used to convey depth and volume through contrasts of light and dark.
History & Provenance
Created in 1629, Hilly Landscape is associated with the Dutch Golden Age. It is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
