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Landscape, with Abraham and Isaac, by Cornelius van Poelenburgh, oil, 1646

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Overview

Landscape, with Abraham and Isaac is a 1646 oil by Cornelius van Poelenburgh, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Cornelius van Poelenburgh
When & what style?
1646
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a rocky hillside, trees, and a few buildings in the background. In the foreground, there are four people and a donkey. The people are dressed in simple robes, and one of them is holding a staff. The painting has a lot of detail, especially in the rocks and trees. The colors are muted, with lots of greens and browns. The sky is light and cloudy. The painting is by Cornelius van Poelenburgh, a Dutch artist who was known for his landscapes. If you want to learn more about his work, you could look up Cornelius van Poelenburgh.

About the artist

Portrait of Cornelius van Poelenburgh
Artist

Cornelius van Poelenburgh

Cornelis van Poelenburgh or Cornelis van Poelenburch (1594 – 12 August 1667), was a Dutch landscape painter and draughtsman.

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