Artwork
Riverlandscape with cattle herders
Riverlandscape with cattle herders is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Marten Ryckaert. It dates from 1616 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Riverlandscape with cattle herders is a 1616 oil painting by Marten Ryckaert, a Flemish artist active in Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene pastoral scene featuring cattle and herders beside a river, evoking a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature.
Technique & Style
Ryckaert's work is characterized by an Italianate style, with the landscape being imaginary rather than a direct representation of a real location.
History & Provenance
Created in 1616, the painting is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection, exemplifying the artistic trends of the Dutch Golden Age.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marten Ryckaert or Maerten Ryckaert (baptised 8 December 1587, Antwerp – 11 October 1631), was a Flemish landscape painter. He was known for his small, usually imaginary landscapes in an Italianate style.
Mountainous Landscape
Flussgegend
Landscape with Shepherds
Landscape with a Rustic Bridge and Cattle
View of the Roman Campagna
Paysage avec chute d’eau et chasseurs
Landscape with figures
Woodland landscape with St Jerome
Italian Mountain Landscape with Shepherds
Road through a Forest
Thunderstorm
River landscape with resting shepherds and herds