Artwork

Landscape

Landscape, by Pieter Rijsbraeck, oil, 1702
Landscape, by Pieter Rijsbraeck, oil, 1702

Landscape is an oil painting by Pieter Rijsbraeck. It dates from 1702 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Landscape is a 1702 oil painting by Pieter Rijsbraeck, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes, draughtsmanship, and printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a large tree and rocky hill, featuring a small structure and distant figures. The composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, inviting contemplation of the natural scene.

Technique & Style

Rijsbraeck's use of light and shadow, along with intricate details such as the tree's bark and rocky texture, demonstrate his skill with oil paint and attention to naturalistic representation.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. Rijsbraeck traveled and worked internationally, including in England and Paris, and his sons later established themselves as artists in England.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pieter Rijsbraeck

Pieter Rijsbraeck (1655–1729) was a Flemish landscape painter, draughtsman and printmaker.