Artwork

River Landscape

River Landscape, by Joris van der Haagen, oil, 1649
River Landscape, by Joris van der Haagen, oil, 1649

River Landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Joris van der Haagen. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

River Landscape is a 1649 oil painting by Joris van der Haagen, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his landscapes. It is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene river scene with figures in the foreground and a castle or large building in the distance. The composition focuses on natural scenery, highlighting a winding river and surrounding landscape.

Technique & Style

Van der Haagen used oil paint to create depth and atmosphere, employing light and shadow to guide the viewer's eye through the scene. His skillful use of the medium adds to the overall mood of the painting.

History & Provenance

Created in 1649, River Landscape is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age movement, a period when Dutch artists like van der Haagen specialized in depicting natural scenery.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Joris van der Haagen

Artist

Joris van der Haagen

Joris Abrahamsz. van der Haagen (c. 1615 – 23 May 1669 (buried)) was a Dutch Golden Age painter specialized in landscapes.