Artwork
Landscape with Horsemen Resting outside an Inn
Landscape with Horsemen Resting outside an Inn is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Philips Wouwerman. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Horsemen Resting outside an Inn is a 1651 painting by Philips Wouwerman, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of everyday life and landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a rural inn scene with travelers, horses, and villagers engaged in various activities, capturing a moment of rest and interaction in a busy village setting.
Technique & Style
Wouwerman's skillful rendering of horses is evident in their detailed musculature and movement, while the use of light highlights specific elements, such as the riders' hats and the inn's roof, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, created during the Dutch Golden Age when Wouwerman was active in Haarlem as a member of the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philips Wouwerman (also Wouwermans) (24 May 1619 (baptized) – 19 May 1668) was a Dutch painter of hunting, landscape and battle scenes. He became prolific during the Dutch Golden Age and joined the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke.
