Who painted Landscape with an Inn?

Landscape with an Inn was painted by Meindert Hobbema in 1665.

Where can I see Landscape with an Inn?

Landscape with an Inn is held by Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.

What movement is Landscape with an Inn?

Landscape with an Inn is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with an Inn?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with an Inn are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with an Inn

Meindert Hobbema , 1665

Landscape with an Inn is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Meindert Hobbema. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.

About this work

Overview

Meindert Hobbema’s 1665 oil painting *Landscape with an Inn* presents a tranquil woodland road that leads to a modest thatched inn. Tall trees line the path, their leaves filtering light into dappled patches, while a small group of figures moves along the way. A man in a dark hat rests near a woman in a red skirt, and chickens forage near the inn’s doorway.

Subject & Meaning

The composition combines a rural journey with a moment of repose, suggesting the everyday rhythm of 17th‑century Dutch countryside life. The inclusion of a bird’s nest and a solitary traveler adds a subtle narrative of nature’s continuity alongside human activity, inviting contemplation of the harmony between people and their environment.

Technique & Style

Hobbema employs a careful handling of light, allowing sunbeams to pierce the canopy and create soft highlights on foliage and ground. The brushwork renders the trees with fine detail, while broader strokes suggest the texture of the thatch roof. The overall palette of muted greens and earth tones reflects the artist’s characteristic approach to Dutch landscape painting.

History & Provenance

Created during Hobbema’s mature period, the work reflects the influence of his teacher Jacob van Ruisdael, the preeminent landscape painter of the era. *Landscape with an Inn* entered the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s representation of Dutch Golden Age art.

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Artist

Meindert Hobbema

Meindert Lubbertszoon Hobbema (bapt. 31 October 1638 – 7 December 1709) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of landscapes, specializing in views of woodland, although his most famous painting, The Avenue at Middelharnis…