Who painted The Oak Avenue?

The Oak Avenue was painted by Joris van der Haagen in 1649.

Where can I see The Oak Avenue?

The Oak Avenue is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is The Oak Avenue?

The Oak Avenue is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

The Oak Avenue

Joris van der Haagen , 1649

The Oak Avenue 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

The Oak Avenue is a 1649 oil painting by Joris van der Haagen, a prominent Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. It is housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a serene forest scene with a winding path, dense foliage, and two figures in the distance, conveying a sense of tranquility through its composition.

Technique & Style

Van der Haagen employed soft chiaroscuro, carefully balancing light and dark contrasts to create a peaceful atmosphere, evident in the shaded path and tree silhouettes.

History & Provenance

Created in 1649, the work is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age landscape tradition. Its current location is the Statens Museum for Kunst.