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A Flemish Village, by Jacob Grimmer, oil, 1594

A Flemish Village

Jacob Grimmer

1594

oil

panel

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

A Flemish Village is a 1594 oil by Jacob Grimmer, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Windmill, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Jacob Grimmer
When & what style?
1594 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows a village scene with several buildings and a windmill in the background. In the foreground, people are working and traveling, with some riding horses or walking with carts. The painting is done in oil paint and features a mix of earthy tones, with some brighter colors used for the clothing of the people. The overall atmosphere is one of everyday life in a rural setting. If you're interested in learning more about similar scenes, you might want to explore the work of artist Jacob Grimmer.

About the artist

Artist

Jacob Grimmer

Jacob Grimmer (c. 1526 – before May 1590) was a Flemish landscape painter and draughtsman. His rural scenes and landscapes of views around Antwerp marked an important development in 16th century Flemish landscape…

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