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Landscape with a creek and cattle, by Jacob Salomonsz. van Ruysdael, oil, 1665

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Overview

Landscape with a creek and cattle is a 1665 oil by Jacob Salomonsz. van Ruysdael, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Jacob Salomonsz. van Ruysdael
When & what style?
1665 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a creek and cattle. The scene is set in a wooded area, with trees and bushes surrounding the creek. In the foreground, several cows are standing near the water's edge, while others are grazing in the distance. The sky above is cloudy, with a few patches of blue visible through the trees. The painting's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the way the trees and bushes are rendered, with each leaf and branch carefully depicted. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Jacob Salomonsz. van Ruysdael.

About the artist

Artist

Jacob Salomonsz. van Ruysdael

Jacob Salomonsz. van Ruysdael (1629, Haarlem – 1681, Haarlem) was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter who was the son of Salomon van Ruysdael and the cousin of the more famous Jacob Isaakszoon van Ruisdael.

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