Artwork
Gehöft mit Ziehbrunnen
Gehöft mit Ziehbrunnen is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Goyen. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Gehöft mit Ziehbrunnen is a 1633 painting by Jan van Goyen, a Dutch landscape painter known for his prolific output and varied subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a farmstead with a well, where everyday activities such as milking a cow and tending to a cart are taking place, evoking a sense of calm and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Van Goyen's use of light creates a soft, blended effect, with gentle shadows that convey depth and atmosphere, characteristic of his detailed yet subtle approach to landscape painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Josephszoon van Goyen (Dutch pronunciation: ; 13 January 1596 – 27 April 1656) was a Dutch landscape painter.
