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Forest landscape, by Unknown, oil, 1615

Forest landscape

Unknown

1615

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Forest landscape is a 1615 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1615 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting is a forest landscape, with a small house and a bridge in the background. The scene is set in a wooded area, with trees and bushes surrounding the house and bridge. In the foreground, there are several figures, including a man on horseback and another man walking alongside him. The men are dressed in clothing from the 17th century, and the horse is depicted in a naturalistic style. The painting is an example of the work of the artist, whose style is characterized by the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.

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