Artwork
Cattle in a Landscape
Cattle in a Landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Vermeer van Haarlem. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Cattle in a Landscape is a 17th-century oil painting by Jan Vermeer van Haarlem, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes. Created in 1694, it is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts cattle grazing in a serene rural setting, surrounded by trees and foliage. The scene is characteristic of Dutch landscape painting, emphasizing the natural world.
Technique & Style
The artist used oil paint to achieve a sense of depth and texture, with smooth brushstrokes and muted colors creating a calm atmosphere. Details such as the cattle's fur and surrounding foliage are rendered with care.
History & Provenance
Jan Vermeer van Haarlem was baptized in Haarlem in 1656 and worked during a period when Dutch landscape painting was flourishing. Cattle in a Landscape is a product of this artistic environment.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Vermeer van Haarlem, or Jan van der Meer II (1656 – May 28, 1705) was a Dutch Golden Age painter from Haarlem. A landscape painter primarily, he was baptized there on November 29, 1656.
