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Wooded landscape
Wooded landscape is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Anthonie Waterloo. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Art Collection.
About this work
Technique & Style
The work measures 52 cm in height and 62 cm in width, adhering to the standard dimensions for a landscape painting of this period.
Antonie Waterloo's Wooded landscape is an oil painting executed on a canvas support, created in 1650. The work measures 52 cm in height and 62 cm in width, adhering to the standard dimensions for a landscape painting of this period. As a genre landscape, the piece demonstrates the artist's handling of oil paint to depict natural scenery, consistent with the classification of his output during the mid-17th century.
History & Provenance
Anthonie Waterloo created Wooded Landscape in 1650 using oil paint on canvas. The work's historical ownership chain includes Cornelis François Roos. It is currently jointly held in the collections of the Rijksmuseum and the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Art Collection, where it is physically housed at the Rijksmuseum in the depot RCE.
The painting is held by the Rijksmuseum and is part of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Art Collection, with its location listed as the Rijksmuseum depot of the RCE (Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed). It was owned by Cornelis François Roos. No exhibition history is provided in the sources.
Legacy
Wooded landscape (1650) by Anthonie Waterloo was acquired by the merchant and art collector Cornelis François Roos, entering the collection of the Rijksmuseum and later becoming part of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands Art Collection. The work exemplifies 17th-century Dutch landscape painting and remains part of the Rijksmuseum's depot holdings, reflecting its enduring presence in institutional storage rather than public display. Its material composition of canvas and oil paint aligns with period techniques, and its dimensions of 52 cm by 62 cm establish its physical scale within the artist’s oeuvre.
The painting’s provenance and institutional custody underscore its historical trajectory from private ownership to state-managed preservation, contributing to scholarly understanding of Dutch Golden Age landscape genres.
Overview
Antonie Waterloo’s oil painting titled Wooded Landscape, executed around 1650, presents a tranquil forest scene. The composition centers on a massive tree beneath a sky tinged with soft pink and orange hues, suggesting evening light. A narrow stream winds through the foliage, while diminutive figures are visible near the water’s edge, adding a subtle narrative element.
Subject & Meaning
The work captures a serene natural setting, emphasizing the quiet intimacy between humans and the woodland. The lone figures, rendered small against the expansive trees, convey a sense of humility before nature, a common theme in 17th‑century Dutch landscape painting that reflects contemplation of the natural world’s order and transience.
Context
During the mid‑17th century, Dutch painters increasingly turned to realistic depictions of the countryside, moving away from idealized pastoral scenes. Waterloo, known for his topographical accuracy and atmospheric effects, contributed to this trend. Wooded Landscape exemplifies the period’s interest in light, natural detail, and the quiet dignity of everyday rural life.
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