Southern Landscape
1696
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a quiet forest path winding through tall trees and rocky hills. Two people ride horses along the dirt trail, with a small dog trotting ahead. The sky is light and misty, blending into the distant mountains. The artist focused on soft shadows and light to create depth in the scene. The brushstrokes are smooth, blending the greens and grays of the landscape. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow shape paintings like this.
