Artwork
Landscape with Sheep
Landscape with Sheep is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Vermeer van Haarlem. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Sheep is a painting by Jan Vermeer van Haarlem, created in 1698. It is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age landscape painting tradition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene pastoral scene, with sheep as the main subjects, set in a rural landscape. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of color creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. Visible brushstrokes capture the texture of the sheep's wool, imbuing the painting with energy and movement.
History & Provenance
Jan Vermeer van Haarlem, baptized in Haarlem in 1656, was a landscape painter active primarily in the Haarlem region. The painting is now held in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst.
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.
