Who painted Landscape with a Coach?

Landscape with a Coach was painted by Philips Koninck in 1654.

Where can I see Landscape with a Coach?

Landscape with a Coach is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with a Coach?

Landscape with a Coach is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Landscape with a Coach

Philips Koninck , 1654

Landscape with a Coach is an ink print by the Baroque artist Philips Koninck. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Philips Koninck’s 1654 print titled Landscape with a Coach is an etching combined with drypoint. Executed on a metal plate, the work presents a tranquil rural scene rendered in monochrome, typical of mid‑seventeenth‑century Dutch printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a narrow, winding dirt road crossing a modest village. A horse‑drawn, covered carriage moves along the path while pedestrians linger nearby. In the distance, windmills, a church steeple, and riverboats suggest a broader, active landscape beyond the immediate quiet.

Technique & Style

Koninck employed fine, incised lines characteristic of etching, complemented by the softer, burr‑produced marks of drypoint. This combination allows subtle gradations of light and shadow, giving the image a sketch‑like softness while retaining the crispness of printed ink.

History & Provenance

Created in 1654, the print belongs to Koninck’s series of Dutch countryside scenes. It was produced for the commercial print market of the Dutch Golden Age, circulating among collectors of topographical and genre prints during the period.