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Landscape with herdsman and their droves
Landscape with herdsman and their droves is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis de Bie. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Subject & Meaning
Created in 1648 by Cornelis de Bie, this oil painting on panel presents a landscape scene featuring a herdsman guiding his livestock.
Created in 1648 by Cornelis de Bie, this oil painting on panel presents a landscape scene featuring a herdsman guiding his livestock. The composition is anchored by the depiction of a tree, which serves as a central visual element within the pastoral setting. As a work of the landscape genre, the image focuses on the rural environment and the interaction between the human figure and the natural world through the management of animal droves.
The specific iconography highlights the everyday agrarian life typical of seventeenth-century Dutch and Flemish artistic traditions, emphasizing the harmony between humanity and nature.
Technique & Style
Cornelis de Bie's Landscape with herdsman and their droves is an oil painting executed on a panel support. Created in 1648, the work measures 60 cm in height and 85 cm in width. As a landscape genre piece, the composition depicts trees alongside herdsman and their livestock. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
History & Provenance
Cornelis de Bie painted 'Landscape with herdsman and their droves' in 1648. The work is executed in oil on panel, measuring 60 by 85 cm.
The painting was owned by Abraham Bredius before entering the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains.
The painting Landscape with herdsman and their droves by Cornelis de Bie is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work, created in 1648, is executed in oil on panel and measures 60 cm in height by 85 cm in width. Prior to its current location, the artwork was owned by Abraham Bredius.
The provided sources do not contain specific inventory numbers, accession details, or a record of the painting's exhibition history.
Overview
Cornelis de Bie’s 1648 oil painting, titled Landscape with Herdsman and Their Droves, presents a tranquil rural tableau. The composition centers on a modest hill topped by a solitary tree, with a modest building hinted in the distance. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.
Context
The work reflects the Dutch Golden Age’s interest in genre scenes that celebrate ordinary labor and the countryside. By focusing on a herdsman’s routine, the painting aligns with contemporary depictions of rural prosperity and the moral virtue associated with diligent work.
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