Who painted The Wheat Field?

The Wheat Field was painted by Jacob van Ruisdael in 1648.

Where can I see The Wheat Field?

The Wheat Field is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Wheat Field?

The Wheat Field is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of The Wheat Field?

Museum-quality prints of The Wheat Field are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Wheat Field

Jacob van Ruisdael , 1648

The Wheat Field is a print by the Baroque artist Jacob van Ruisdael. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1969.299
Credit line: Dudley P. Allen Fund

About this work

Overview

The Wheat Field is a black-and-white print by Jacob van Ruisdael, created in 1648. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene countryside scene with a winding path through a grassy field, leading to a cluster of trees. A prominent tree stands out with twisting branches, while smaller trees are scattered in the background, under a lightly etched cloudy sky.

Technique & Style

The artist achieves depth through simple lines, with trees darkening as they recede into the background, creating a sense of distance without the use of color.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jacob van Ruisdael

Jacob Isaackszoon van Ruisdael was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and etcher. He is generally considered the pre-eminent landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great wealth and cultural achievement when…