Who painted Bauernhaus unter Bäumen?

Bauernhaus unter Bäumen was painted by Roelof Jansz van Vries in 1665.

Where can I see Bauernhaus unter Bäumen?

Bauernhaus unter Bäumen is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Bauernhaus unter Bäumen?

Bauernhaus unter Bäumen is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Bauernhaus unter Bäumen

Roelof Jansz van Vries , 1665

Bauernhaus unter Bäumen is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Roelof Jansz van Vries. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Bauernhaus unter Bäumen is a 1665 painting by Roelof Jansz van Vries, a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene rural scene, with a farmhouse or village building surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky, and a few people gathered outside.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates strong contrasts between light and dark areas, adding depth and volume to the scene, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek collection, and is part of a body of work by van Vries that is represented in major collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Rijksmuseum.