Pastoral Landscape with Ruins
1664
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1664
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Adriaen van de Velde painted *Pastoral Landscape with Ruins* in 1664. The scene shows cows resting near a crumbling stone arch under a golden summer sky. A few people lounge nearby, adding to the calm feel. Van de Velde balanced real studies with idealized beauty. He borrowed cattle poses from Paulus Potter’s work and sunny Italian views from Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem. The mix made this picture feel both lively and peaceful. Want to see more like this? Check out works by Paulus Potter.
