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Forest landscape, by Cornelis Huysmans, oil, 1700

Forest landscape

Cornelis Huysmans

1700

oil

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

Forest landscape is a 1700 oil by Cornelis Huysmans, a dutch_golden_age work, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Cornelis Huysmans
When & what style?
1700 · dutch_golden_age
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting shows a forest landscape with a stream running through it. In the foreground, there are trees and bushes, while in the background, there are hills and a blue sky with clouds. The painting is done in oil paint and has a lot of detail, with the trees and bushes looking very realistic. The colors are muted, with lots of greens and browns, which gives the painting a natural feel. The artist, Cornelis Huysmans, used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting.

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