Who painted Scene in a park?

Scene in a park was painted by Lucas van Uden in 1650.

Where can I see Scene in a park?

Scene in a park is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Scene in a park?

Scene in a park is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Can I buy a print of Scene in a park?

Museum-quality prints of Scene in a park are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Scene in a park

Lucas van Uden , 1650

Scene in a park is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Lucas van Uden. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1650, *Scene in a Park* is an oil painting by the Flemish landscape specialist Lucas van Uden. Executed in the mature phase of the Flemish Baroque, the work presents a cultivated garden environment populated with figures in period dress, set beneath a canopy of trees and a prominent building with a steep roof.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a group of 17th‑century figures gathered around a rider on horseback, while other individuals stroll or stand within the park’s pathways. By integrating human activity into a natural setting, van Uden underscores the leisurely pursuits of the aristocratic class and the harmonious relationship between cultivated nature and social interaction.

Technique & Style

Van Uden employs a restrained palette of browns, greens, and muted blues, rendering foliage, architecture, and costume with meticulous detail. The oil medium allows for subtle gradations of light and shadow, creating atmospheric depth and a gentle chiaroscuro that models forms without dramatic contrast, characteristic of Flemish Baroque landscape practice.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw, where it remains on display. Its attribution to van Uden is supported by stylistic analysis and documentation linking the work to his workshop in Antwerp, where he often collaborated with specialist figure painters to populate his landscapes.

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Artist

Lucas van Uden

Lucas van Uden (18 October 1595 – 4 November 1672) was a leading Flemish landscape painter, draughtsman and engraver, who lived and worked in Antwerp.