1642
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Peisaj păduros cu râu is a 1642 unspecified by Jacques d'Arthois, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This painting shows a quiet forest scene with a small river. Two men stand near a group of cows, one holding a stick. Another man fishes by the water, with a dog beside him. The trees are dark and thick, while the sky is soft and light. The artist used shadows to make the trees look deep and real. The cows and men are small compared to the big forest. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this trick works.
Jacques d'Arthois (12 October 1613 (baptised) – May 1686) was a Flemish painter and tapestry designer who specialized in wooded landscapes with figures.
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